Some 17% of people living in the U.S., or more than 1 in 6, were 65 or older in 2020. By 2040, there will be about 80.8 million people 65 and older in the country, making up about 22% of the ...

MALMO, Minn. — Eight women, all 73 or older, paced the fellowship hall at Malmo Evangelical Free Church to a rendition of Daniel O’Donnell’s “Rivers of Babylon” as they warmed up for an hourlong ...

CELEBRATION, Fla. – New studies show some virtual reality programs can enhance a person’s well-being, both physically and mentally. Through VR experiences that encourage cognitive, physical and social ...

This article was originally featured on KHN. MALMO, Minn. — Eight women, all 73 or older, paced the fellowship hall at Malmo Evangelical Free Church to a rendition of Daniel O’Donnell’s “Rivers of ...

The Aroostook Agency on Aging has received a transformative $500,000 gift to expand exercise programming for older adults across the ...

The Virtual Reality "Flow" workout on Supernatural lets you wield one or two batons at fast moving targets in hyper-realistic immerisve 360 settings. Imagine a home gym. Now take away the treadmill, ...

Learning proper boxing techniques, dodging balloons and dancing with a virtual instructor was how two elementary school classes kicked off a new after-school fitness program at Travis Heights ...

An updated edition of the March 6, 2026 article. The health and fitness industry has expanded from a niche category into a strong global force, supported by a widespread shift toward healthier living.

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an exercise class that improves seniors’ strength and flexibility to reduce their risk of falling. (Photo by Christina Saint Louis / KHN) This story was ...