Researchers at University College London found a direct link between major health problems like heart disease, strokes and diabetes, and exercise done
People who keep fit in their 60s are seven times less likely to get ill.
A study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, tracked the health of 3,500 people aged over 64 for eight years.
Researchers at University College London found a direct link between major health problems like heart disease , strokes and diabetes, and the amount of exercise done.
Those who regularly undertook moderate or vigorous physical activity at least once a week were much more likely to be “healthy agers” than those who remained inactive.
People who became physically active during the eight-year monitoring period were three times more likely to be healthy agers than those who remained inactive.
And those who engaged in regular physical activity for the whole eight years were seven times more likely to be healthy than those who did no exercise.
The authors wrote: “Sustained physical activity was prospectively associated with improved healthy ageing - absence of disease, freedom from disability, high cognitive and physical functioning, good mental health.
“Significant health benefits were even seen among participants who became physically active relatively late in life.
"The results support public health initiatives designed to engage older adults in physical activity.”
[DailyMirror]
People who keep fit in their 60s are seven times less likely to get ill.
A study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, tracked the health of 3,500 people aged over 64 for eight years.
Researchers at University College London found a direct link between major health problems like heart disease , strokes and diabetes, and the amount of exercise done.
Those who regularly undertook moderate or vigorous physical activity at least once a week were much more likely to be “healthy agers” than those who remained inactive.
People who became physically active during the eight-year monitoring period were three times more likely to be healthy agers than those who remained inactive.
And those who engaged in regular physical activity for the whole eight years were seven times more likely to be healthy than those who did no exercise.
The authors wrote: “Sustained physical activity was prospectively associated with improved healthy ageing - absence of disease, freedom from disability, high cognitive and physical functioning, good mental health.
“Significant health benefits were even seen among participants who became physically active relatively late in life.
"The results support public health initiatives designed to engage older adults in physical activity.”
[DailyMirror]
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