To Increase The Changes Of Optimal Aging, Exercise
Monday, January 12, 2015 - 00:40
in Health & Medicine
Staying active allows you to age optimally, according to a small study in The Journal of Physiology. The analysis of amateur older cyclists found that many had levels of physiological function that would place them at a much younger age compared to the general population; debunking the common assumption that aging automatically makes you more frail. The researchers recruited 84 male and 41 female cycling enthusiasts aged 55 to 79 to explore how the aging process affects the human body, and whether specific physiological markers can be used to determine your age. read more