September 2 - 8, 2015
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For seniors, any exercise may be better than none
Even 15 minutes a day of brisk walking, cycling or swimming could help older adults live longer, according to a review of past research that found any physical activity is better than none. For people over 60, meeting current guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous exercise was linked to a 28 per cent lower risk of dying over about 10 years, compared to being completely sedentary. But even lower levels of exercise were tied to a 22 per cent reduction in mortality risk.
