Erase Age with Exercise

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A snapshot of all the ways staying fit can keep you healthy for YEARS:

1. Better Memory

Exercising at least 3 times a week at moderate to high intensity can reduce odds of mental decline like dementia by 46%, according to a study of adults over age 55.

2. Stronger Bones

Lifting weight twice a week can boost bone density and decrease falls by 40% reports a study of 246 women ages 65 and older. participants also stretched and did balance exercises 2 days a week.

3. Healthier Body

Women who walk at a brisk pace at age 60 are up to 200% more likely to remain disease free at age 70, compared with casual walkers, found the Nurses Health Study.

Resource- Prevention June 2010