In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers determined the association between regular physical exercise based on virtual reality (VR) and the development of depression ...

Genevieve Lewis, a 66-year-old stroke survivor, struggled with weakness on the left side of her body that caused her foot to drag as she walked. Feeling unsteady made her wary of getting on and off ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the primary cause of non-traumatic neurological dysfunction in young and middle-aged individuals. It is a degenerative inflammatory disease of the central nervous system ...

David Gerfen slips on a headset and finds himself in a food truck, tasked with assembling a cheese-and-tomato sandwich to order. Transported to another virtual environment, Gerfen has to use one hand ...

Yes, data shows virtual reality workouts can burn just as many calories as other workouts. Plus, some games make you forget you’re even working out. Can video games be a workout? Yes, experts say, and ...

A certified trainer shares six standing exercises that restore balance and strengthen stabilizers after 60, no yoga needed.

Millions of older adults focus on strength training, but balance may be the missing piece of healthy aging. Experts say that ...

Good balance is essential for everyday activities, from walking and climbing stairs to bending and turning. Poor balance increases the risk of falls, which can lead to serious injuries, especially as ...

A certified trainer reveals four single-leg exercises that test your balance, from the single-leg stand to the RDL reach.