Monday, March 19, 2012

Active seniors may outlive sedentary peers

Active seniors may outlive sedentary peers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study provides more evidence that physically active seniors may have a better overall health outlook. Out of 893 people around 80 years old, researchers found that the most active seniors had a lower risk of dying over the four-year study compared to those who moved the least. "It's another strong piece of evidence that all seniors should be participating in physical activities," said Dr. Catherine Sarkisian, director of the Los Angeles Community Academic Partnership for Research in Aging. ...
Source: news.yahoo.com

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