The most common causes of avoidable deaths were ‘flu and pneumonia – accounting for 14.9% of such deaths, followed by cancers ...

A new scheme to help older residents and people with disabilities keep fit has had almost 800 participants in three months.

HealthDay News — Adults with learning disabilities and newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) have better short-term glycemic control, but also faster progression to severe diabetes and a higher risk ...

A pilot study found that young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID) were able to lose or maintain their weight with a system of education and support in place.

People with learning disabilities and autism in England are dying almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population, a ...

Journal reference: Nabors, L., et al. (2021) Evaluation of a Pilot Healthy Eating and Exercise Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) enhances early offline motor skill consolidation in older adults but may impair immediate motor skill acquisition, challenging previous assumptions about ...

Learning a new skill as an adult can be daunting, especially something as difficult as gymnastics. One adult gymnastics class shows there are serious benefits to adult learning.

Exercise may be an effective strategy for preventing disability that affects activities of daily living (ADL) in older adults and the person's ability to remain independent.

Just a single exercise workout has positive effects on learning and memory in young adults, according to a recent review of published studies.

For 13 years, this Silicon Valley nonprofit has been offering adults with intellectual disabilities opportunities for continued special education.