IMPACT OF EXERCISE/PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON HEALTH SPAN: FROM MOLECULAR MECHANISMS TO FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS
2024
Impact of Exercise on Health as We Age
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Author Information
Author(s): Roger Jean Fielding
Primary Institution: USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University
Hypothesis
Regular physical activity can improve health span by countering age-related declines in muscle function.
Conclusion
Exercise can help maintain muscle mass and function in older adults, leading to better health outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Exercise counters chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
- Physical activity can improve muscle function and health span in older adults.
Takeaway
Moving around and exercising can help older people stay strong and healthy, even as they age.
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