Most Older People Do Not Undertake Enough Physical Activity, and are Harmed as a Result

Source https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2021/08/most-older-people-do-not-undertake-enough-physical-activity-and-are-harmed-as-a-result/

There are any number of studies to demonstrate that older people are more sedentary than they can be or should be, and that this lack of physical activity has a meaningful negative impact on health and mortality risk. In this example, researchers report on the improved functional status observed in a study population as a result of lifestyle interventions such as structured exercise programs. We happen to be fortunate enough to live in an era of comparative comfort and indolence, enabled by progress in technology. It is up to the individual as to whether or not to accept the incidental harms along with the considerable benefits of progress. Being sedentary is a choice for the vast majority of those who live that lifestyle.

The socioeconomic and health consequences of our ageing population are well documented, with older adults living in long-term ca…

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