It's becoming increasingly clear to the medical community that it's just as important for older adults to stay active as it is for their younger counterparts. Exercise helps maintain mobility and stamina, reduces the incidence of disease and leads to an overall better quality of life. ACE, America's Authority on Fitness, shares the following reasons why older adults need to get plenty of safe and appropriate exercise. 1. To increase bone density and prevent osteoporosis. As w

Lower, upper, spinal or otherwise, experiencing back pain is almost an aging rite of passage. Consider that four out of every five people will experience back pain in their lifetime, and sprains and strains are the numbers one injury resulting in days away from work! For workers, that pain is often the result of poor lifting techniques. Just like most personal protective equipment (PPE), back supports are supplemental safety products and are the “last line of defense” in a pr