{"id":8221,"date":"2024-02-27T13:03:36","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T18:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/6c3d125d92.nxcli.io\/baltimore\/exercise-is-especially-good-for-seniors\/"},"modified":"2024-02-27T13:03:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T18:03:36","slug":"exercise-is-especially-good-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carepatrol.com\/baltimore\/exercise-is-especially-good-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise is Especially Good for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

By CarePatrol of Baltimore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone knows it\u2019s better to be active than a couch potato, but did you know that physical activity was recently shown to be the number one factor in adding years to your life? That\u2019s true even if you only start exercising later in life. It really is that simple \u2014 getting moving and staying active will improve your health, likely add years to your life, and even improve memory and cognitive function. And you\u2019ll feel happier doing it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Need more incentive? Here are some more reasons to help convince you to get off that couch!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Exercise (paired with healthy eating, of course) often leads to weight loss, which has a myriad of other health benefits. You can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease as well as lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Exercising also helps boost your metabolism, which tends to slow down as you get older.<\/p>\n

2. It also reduces the impact of getting sick and chronic illness.\u00a0Though it\u2019s different for everyone, active people tend to have better immune and digestive systems, have lower risks of diabetes and osteoporosis, and better blood pressure and bone density.. It\u2019s even been said that exercise lowers the risk of some cancers.<\/p>\n

3. It increases flexibility and mobility!\u00a0One of the best things about exerting the effort to exercise is that it gets easier and more natural the more you do it. You will gradually feel less stiff and build muscle mass, as well as improve your posture, balance, and coordination. It also greatly reduces the risk of debilitating falls. Though in the case of injury, active people do tend to bounce back quicker, so that\u2019s an added bonus.<\/p>\n

4. You\u2019ll also sleep better.\u00a0If this doesn\u2019t convince you, I don\u2019t know what else will. Not only will you feel tired from the physical exertion, but your body will also be more limber, and you\u2019ll fall asleep quicker, sleep deeper, and wake up feeling refreshed.<\/p>\n

5. It makes you happy \u2014 literally!\u00a0Exercise causes your brain to naturally produce endorphins, which can greatly reduce feelings of sadness, depression, and anxiety. If you\u2019re feeling stressed, regular exercise can help a lot.<\/p>\n

6. Your brain will thank you,\u00a0too.\u00a0If you\u2019re worried about staying sharp, regular exercise can help. It improves overall brain function, sharpening areas like multitasking and creativity and decreasing cognitive decline and dementia. It\u2019s even been said to slow the progression of Alzheimer\u2019s disease, so time to get moving!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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