Senior Health and Fitness

Browse eMedTV's wide range of articles related to senior health and fitness including topics such as shots for seniors, exercise for seniors, and senior healthy living -- a guide to living a healthy lifestyle. Use the search box at the top-right corner of the page to find information about other health topics.

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Healthy living consists of eating right, staying active, and preventing injury. This eMedTV page offers a detailed look at these and other components of healthy living, offering lists of simple things you can do to make good health part of your life.

Moderate physical activity for 30 minutes a day can ensure good health in older adults. This eMedTV page explains the benefits of exercise for seniors, offers lists of activities that can help older adults be more active, and includes safety tips.

Shots for seniors are recommended for diseases such as shingles, the flu, and pneumonia. This eMedTV Web page describes in detail the vaccines that are recommended for older adults, why they are recommended, and the side effects that may result.