How Much Physical Activity Do Older Adults Need? - Symmetry
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Most people know that physical activity is important. In fact, not getting enough exercise has been linked to illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure and lung disease. So, the important question is not if you need to be doing some form of physical activity to protect against diseases like these, but how much is enough? Read More
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