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Do intensive exercise, reverse aging by 12 years

Do intensive exercise, reverse aging by 12 years »


The effects on the age your body reflects can be effectively reversed....as shown by proper tests.

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Strength training=more mobility, less pain with arthritic knees

Strength training=more mobility, less pain with arthritic knees »


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Over 60?  Fitness is more important than weight

Over 60? Fitness is more important than weight »


Cardio fitness is more important for longer life than weight, according to a study in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association read article »
 
Good News:  Waist, Exercise, Diet

Good News: Waist, Exercise, Diet »


Waist measurement, more than any other, including weight, is the most relevant body measurement indicator of heart disease risk.

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Boosting brain fitness

Boosting brain fitness »


A new study and a new book give even more encouragement....

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What really matters when we age?

What really matters when we age? »


For many people, the view of exercise for older adults has been that it’s not to be taken seriously – after all, they’re in the “golden years”. Many regard it as a waste of time, and perhaps even harmful to an aging body. It is now known that older adults respond to appropriate exercise training by becoming healthier and stronger...
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Boomers aren’t in good shape

Boomers aren’t in good shape »


Studies in the US and UK show that the baby boomers’ hectic lifestyle mean there are many very unhealthy middle-aged people, despite being much wealthier and having much better information about health and fitness than their predecessors...  
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Cardiovascular exercise and the brain

Cardiovascular exercise and the brain »


From the age of about 30, brain function, and particularly memory, starts to decline gradually. But with cardio exercise, it appears this can be slowed...
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Don’t play golf to get in shape

Don’t play golf to get in shape »


Many golfers, especially those over 50, experience a variety of playing-related injuries, typically affecting their hips, back, shoulders, elbows and neck. One reason for the numerous injuries is the explosive, body-twisting action required to swing the club for a drive...
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Eyesight, balance, confidence and the risk of falls

Eyesight, balance, confidence and the risk of falls »


Having an active plan for maintaining physical fitness (of which balance is a part) can have compound effects on a happy and comfortable lifestyle as we age...
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Strength and muscle building helps reverse aging

Strength and muscle building helps reverse aging »


A group of seniors undertook an exercise programme twice a week for six months using gym-style strength-building equipment. Scientists were expecting an improvement in strength, but not what they saw...
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Arthritis and exercise for older women

Arthritis and exercise for older women »


A recent Australian study shows a clear correlation between exercise and lower joint pain in older women...
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Exercise is no walk in the park for seniors

Exercise is no walk in the park for seniors »


Senior Adults are much more likely to walk extensively if they have journeys that are socially or convenience-related, rather than on attractive tracks and through parks... read article »
 
Keeping fit as you age

Keeping fit as you age »


Will you be fit and healthy in your later years or dependent on others? The answer greatly depends on how physically active you are...
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Walking to strengthen bones

Walking to strengthen bones »


High-impact aerobic exercise has most often been suggested as the best way to build bone strength and mass, but a review of 24 studies on aerobic exercise and bone mineral density in women suggests that walking just 30 minutes per day a few days a week is enough to moderately increase overall bone density...
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The promise of fitness and exercise for the Senior Adult

The promise of fitness and exercise for the Senior Adult »


Because health and natural fitness are more generally accessible in youth, we tend to respect and value them less. More mature years make us appreciate them, and pursue them more strongly, as if they were just another of life’s fleeting pleasures...
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How to age successfully

How to age successfully »


An Optimistic Attitude, Good Company, Exercise - Physical and Mental, Diet, Knowledge - these are key factors in this excellent article... read article »
 
Move it or lose it - beat osteoporosis

Move it or lose it - beat osteoporosis »


October 20 was World Osteoporosis Day...
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Diet and eyesight

Diet and eyesight »


There has been increased interest in protecting eyesight in the aging process, and discussion of macular degeneration. Are there particular vitamins that might be taken as a preventive step?
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