A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that people who start exercise even late in life can reap the benefit in good health.
Researchers tracked the health of nearly 3,500 Britons whose average age was 64, for more than eight years.
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People who had a record of sustained and regular exercise -- meaning vigorous activity at least once a week -- boosted the likelihood of "healthy ageing" sevenfold compared to a lifestyle of persistent inactivity.
The gain among newcomers to exercise was roughly triple.
"Significant health benefits were... seen among participants who became physically active relatively late in life," the paper said.
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"Healthy ageing" was rated by an absence of major diseases and disabilities, good mental health -- the lack of depression or cognitive decline -- and the ability to maintain social connections.
Around a fifth of the volunteers fell into this category at the eight-year followup mark.
Source: AFP
"Significant health benefits were... seen among participants who became physically active relatively late in life," the paper said.
Resting Metabolic Rate
Understanding how metabolic process is regulated and what factors affect the same is crucial before adopting any fitness regimen.
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"Healthy ageing" was rated by an absence of major diseases and disabilities, good mental health -- the lack of depression or cognitive decline -- and the ability to maintain social connections.
Around a fifth of the volunteers fell into this category at the eight-year followup mark.
Source: AFP
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