Monday, June 13, 2005by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger Editor of NaturalNews.com (See all articles...) Tags: physical exercise, seniors' health, health news |
“Together with earlier evidence that physical activity in old age is beneficial for physical, cognitive and psychological health, the results show the importance of an active lifestyle in old age,” states lead author of the study, Marjolein Visser, PhD. “Health care providers should be aware of these beneficial effects of physical activity and communicate this to their patients.” Visser adds that more attention should be paid to the prevention of health decline through physical activity by health policy makers.
At the start of the study, none of the participants reported problems in walking one-quarter of a mile or climbing 10 steps. After 4.5 years, 34% of the men and 47% of the women developed problems in performing these activities. Data showed that participants who were inactive at the start of the study had the greatest risk of developing mobility problems compared to the exercisers, who had the lowest risk.
“Several studies have shown that becoming active at an old age still has positive health effects, showing that it is never too late to start being active,” says Visser. “Older persons should be informed about the beneficial effects of physical activity and should realize that it is not always necessary to visit a sports club.”
Marjolein Visser, PhD is an epidemiologist with a background in Human Nutrition, performing aging research using data from large cohort studies of older persons in theNetherlands and abroad.
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The American Geriatrics Society ( AGS ) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people. Visit http://www.americangeriatrics.org for more information.
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