Physical Activity Benefits for Adults 65 or Older

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A single session of moderate to vigorous physical activity provides immediate benefits for your health. In addition, regular physical activity helps prevent many chronic diseases.

Benefits

Immediate

  • Sleep: improves sleep quality.
  • Less Anxiety: reduces feelings of anxiety.
  • Blood Pressure: reduces blood pressure.

Long-term

  • Brain Health: reduces risks of developing dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease) and reduces risk of depression.
  • Heart Health: lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
  • Cancer Prevention: lowers risk of 8 cancers (bladder, breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney, lung, and stomach).
  • Healthy Weight: reduces risk of weight gain.
  • Independent Living: helps people live independently longer.
  • Bone Strength: improves bone health.
  • Balance and Coordination: reduces risks of falls.

Emerging research suggests physical activity may also help boost immune function

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