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Question:
I hear so many mixed messages about exercise that it can get confusing! Why is exercise so important, for me being over 60?

Answer:
Pauline- Research studies continue to confirm that exercise and keeping physically active are key factors which strongly influence health and wellbeing throughout the whole of life but particularly in older age.

As we age the benefits of participating in exercise and physical activity on a regular basis are significant. It can help both your mind and body and make you look and feel better by improving your stamina and energy levels, helping you sleep better, reducing stress and anxiety, improving your concentration and self confidence and even your social life through meeting new people.

Exercise is also important for helping to keep your joints mobile, muscles, bones and heart strong and keeping you functional and independent. In addition, exercise is one of the best ways to maintain and improve your quality of life in older age as it can help control blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and the effects of arthritis while reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers as well as helping in the control of body weight and the prevention of falls and injury.

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