exercise

Finding ways to get exercise as you get older is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health.

Fall sports are underway. Kids and teens are gearing up for football, cheering, hockey and a slew of other sports. Here are six ways to reduce injuries in youth sports.

• Wear proper equipment: Find out what appropriate protective gear your child may need in their sports.

Running: You either love it or hate it. Some people find it to be a great health and mental wellness boost, while others feel it's it too hard, too boring or just too uncomfortable. But one thing many people can agree on is that a marathon, 5K or a race of any length can be truly inspirational.

Your knees ache. It's hard to climb the stairs or exercise. The pain in your hip seems to be getting worse. If your doctor says you're a candidate for joint surgery, you probably have many questions that will determine your decision.

Geocaching is the real-world treasure hunt that's happening right now, all around you. There are 3 million active geocaches and more than 6 million geocachers worldwide, according to geocaching.com.

Once women reach menopause, their risk for osteoporosis increases as bone loss accelerates and bones weaken. In fact, most of the calcium that went into building strong bones was added by the time you turned 17.