Exercise is beneficial to your health no matter how old you are. A study in the British Journal of Sports and Medicine has found that those who exercise regularly, even just once a week, are seven times more likely to age healthily. Healthy aging helps to boost mental health and to decrease one's risk of
Exercise is beneficial to your health no matter how old you are. A study in the British Journal of Sports and Medicine has found that those who exercise regularly, even just once a week, are seven times more likely to age healthily. Healthy aging helps to boost mental health and to decrease one's risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Simon Bacon, study author, from the Montreal Heart Institute at Concordia University, explains, “We demonstrate, for the first time, that participants who remained physically active through followup were most likely to age successfully. This study supports public health initiatives designed to engage older adults in physical activity, even those who are of advanced age.” So what are you waiting for? Get up and get moving to age better and boost your health!
Parent Herald, 11/26/13
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