This week and every week, we read articles in the news about the link between exercise and aging. There’s a steady flow of new research and fresh findings on this topic, which all come to the same conclusion: exercise has very positive effects. But does it delay aging? Is it anti-aging? Perhaps it’s this anti-aging mindset that is unhealthy in itself. Aging is inevitable and a gift that so many are denied. So why not shift that mindset and instead embrace aging? Let’s focus on healthy aging instead of anti-aging. And, from that perspective, exercise has many benefits. There is mounting evidence that regular physical activity contributes to healthy aging. Read our Blog Posts on this topic below.
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The anti-aging mindset
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