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Exercise: What s Your Excuse?

Posted on August 19, 2008

A couple of months ago, The New York Times published a story by long-time health reporter, Jane Brody, about the importance of exercise for elders. Considering the amount of information it covers, the story is remarkably short and simple. Even so, it could be boiled down further to these salient points that should be burned in our brains:Fact: As they age, people lose muscle mass and strength, flexibility and bone.Fact: The resulting frailty leads to a loss of mobility and independence.The last two facts may sound discouraging. But they can be countered by another. Regular participation in ae...

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