Yoga is shown to benefit mental health, reduce risk of age-related diseases and even protect cognitive function.
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Exercise that targets balance and strength is the most effective for reducing the risk of falls.
Prince Philip died at 99. Living to such a ripe old age isn’t unusual for UK royals. Nor is it surprising, argues an expert on aging and longevity.
Doing exercise throughout your adult life can maintain your muscle mass, bone and immune system, and keep you healthy in old age.
Childhood adversity doesn’t just affect our choices – according to new research, it also weakens the body’s fundamental ability to stay healthy in old age.
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Professor of Immune Cell Biology, University of Birmingham
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Researcher in Social Epidemiology, University of York
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Senior Principal Research Scientist, Neuroscience Research Australia
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Professor of Physical Activity and Health, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Professor, Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois Chicago
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Professor, Research in Complementary Medicine, University of Tübingen