Running Better Than Walking for Older Adults

Running Better Than Walking for Older Adults A study reveals that seniors who regularly run for their exercise can slow their aging process more so than those who prefer walking. Running mitigates the age-related deterioration of ‰ÛÏwalking economy,‰Û the metabolic cost to perform an motion. Metabolic cost is defined as...

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Benefits of Swimming for the Elderly

Benefits of Swimming for the Elderly (reprinted with permission from MD Home Health Assist) Swimming is an aerobic activity that gets the muscles going and is a perfect way for people to stay in shape, particularly the elderly thanks to its low-impact nature. As the fourth most popular sport in...

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