Deciding to become physically active can be one of the best things you can do for your health. Exercise and physical activity are not only great for your mental and physical health, but they can help keep you independent as you age. Now, let’s talk about getting started. How much activity do older adults need?… Continue reading How Older Adults Can Get Started With Exercise
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Any Physical Activity in the Elderly Is Better Than None for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk
Any physical activity in the elderly is better than none at all for reducing cardiovascular risk, according to an 18-year study in more than 24 000 adults published in November 2017 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. A release from the European Society of Cardiology quotes first author Dr. Sangeeta Lachman, a cardiologist at… Continue reading Any Physical Activity in the Elderly Is Better Than None for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk
Even Modest Exercise Benefits the Elderly
Even exercise of short duration and low intensity has life expectancy benefits for the elderly. Such conclusions have been well examined in the general population, where a recommended exercise program of 30 minutes at least five days a week (or 150 minutes per week) has been shown to reduce the average risk of death by… Continue reading Even Modest Exercise Benefits the Elderly