Older people need regular exercise, and studies find they are better off for it – The Washington Post
Older people have much to gain from regular exercise, and there is a wide variety of options available to them.
“Exercise has shown to be beneficial at all ages,” says Richard J. Hodes, director of the National Institute on Aging (NIA). “In fact, you have more to lose by not exercising.”
An Hour of Running May Add 7 Hours to Your Life – The New York Times
Running may be the single most effective exercise to increase life expectancy, according to a new review and analysis of past research about exercise and premature death. The new study found that, compared to nonrunners, runners tended to live about three additional years, even if they run slowly or sporadically and smoke, drink or are overweight. No other form of exercise that researchers looked at showed comparable impacts on life span.
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Why Succeeding Against the Odds Can Make You Sick – The New York Times
For African-American strivers, hypertension and other health problems may be linked to racism, not race.
Aging In Place Needs Out Of The Box Thinking – The Wall Street Journal
While low-income older adults desperately need funding and support, 70% of older Americans (70 million people) do not qualify for government or not-for-profit programs but, at the same time, cannot afford expensive retirement communities or 24/7 care. These people have some resources and most want to age in place.
Read the full article at Forbes.