Vigorous Exercise Can Help Seniors Avoid Disability
Friday, June 6, 2008 - 18:28
in Health & Medicine
Healthy seniors who are physically active and exercise for more than 60 minutes each week can lessen their chances of disability as they age, finds a new long-term study. "This study contributes to the large body of scientific evidence supporting the importance of continuing to be physical active over one's life," said the lead author.
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