Written by Sava Savov
Thursday, 02 February 2012 Font size
If you are over 60's and aging well is your priority, being physically active is imperative. It's not important how much you can do but rather doing as little as you can every day and keep going. This is the key to your longevity.
Below are just some of the health benefits that will complement your regular physical activity.
1. Increased bone mineral density, which may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 2. Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, largely through improvements in the muscles' sensitivity to insulin. 3. Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease by lower resting blood pressure, improve blood lipid profiles and enhance vascular condition. 4. Reduced pain of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 5. Improved functional ability in older adults. 6. Reduced discomfort from low-back pain. 7. Improved work and recreation. 8. Decreased depression and improved mood in older men and women. 9. Improved body composition (decrease fat and increase in lean body mass). 10. Decreased risk of developing the metabolic syndrome. 11. Reduced risk of colon cancer by increased gastrointestinal transit speed and improving the outcome of patients with breast and prostate cancer.
These benefits can enhance the quality of your life and lower the risk of premature all-cause mortality.
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