Finding ways to exercise as you get older is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health. Exercise is just as important in your older years as when you were younger.

Research shows that an exercise routine offers a wealth of health benefits. One study found that adults ages 75 and older who exercised lived longer than older adults who didn't exercise. Another study discovered that older women who squeezed in resistance or strength training workouts each week improved their cognitive function. Regular exercise also helps boost heart health, maintain a healthy body weight, keep joints flexible and healthy, and improve balance to reduce falls. Continue reading for easy ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine.

Understanding Shoulder Pain

Most people think joint problems are limited to serious athletes or older adults, but when it comes to the shoulder, everyone is at risk. In fact, between the ages of 18 and 88, almost everyone will experience some kind of shoulder issue in their lifetime. This is because the shoulder is the most movable joint in the body, and it is also an unstable joint because of its range-of-motion. Learn more about what could be causing you shoulder pain.

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Five Exercises to Prevent an Aching Neck

One of the things many of us take for granted is a pain-free neck. It's only when we have a stiff or painful neck that we wish we had taken preventive measures. The exercises discussed here will strengthen and stretch a normal neck, to help prevent future pain. If you have preexisting neck pain or a spine condition, check with your healthcare provider before doing these exercises. Our team of physiatrists and spine specialists are here to help.

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