Anti-Aging Benefits of Exercise

• July 20, 2017
• education

Everyone knows that exercise is good for you — it helps manage weight, improves muscle and bone strength, and even lifts your spirits. It can also add years to your life. Exercise is sometimes a way of “giving your body a bigger boost without needing any drugs in your system.” Researchers from the University College London found that “healthy agers,” or physically active older adults, had a lower risk for chronic diseases such as arthritis. Evidence suggests that exercise also helps delay cognitive impairment. Another study found that just 15 minutes a day of moderate-intensity activity extended people’s lives by three years or exercising at very light levels reduced deaths from any cause by 14 percent. It’s never too late — or too soon — to make exercise a part of your routine. Even older adults and people who may be coping with a chronic condition can benefit from a workout plan that fits their lifestyle. [1] In addition, new research shows that regular phy... read more