Though the pandemic has halted performances of the revered dance/movement troupe Pilobolus, the company has turned its focus to helping seniors stay active through balance. The troupe has created a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever been in a yoga class, mid-tree pose, and thought, Wow, I have terrible balance? You’re not alone. Despite how ...

Exercise can help reduce the risk of falls—a major cause of injuries in older adults—but only 4% of older Canadian women complete 30 minutes of daily physical activity. As a Ph.D. candidate in health ...

Practicing balance exercises can help older adults increase their stability and strength. Most can be done without equipment and are suitable for performing at home. Being physically active is ...

As we age, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly important, yet often more challenging. One aspect of physical health that tends to be overlooked is balance. The ability to maintain balance ...

My wife and I were in the grocery store recently when we noticed an older woman reaching above her head for some produce. As she stretched out her hand, she lost her balance and began falling forward.

When I think about having good balance, I imagine a tightrope, balance beam, or unicycle. That's the high-performance side of it, but balance is actually a huge part of your everyday life and ...