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Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults

Benefits of Exercise

Being physically active can also help you stay strong and fit enough to keep doing the things you like to do as you get older. Making exercise and physical activity a regular part of your life can improve your health and help you maintain your independence as you age.

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"Why It's Important for Older Adults to Exercise" [1 min 56 sec]

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Last reviewed: 20 January 2010
First published: 20 January 2010

National Institute on Aging, U.S. National Library of Medicine
National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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