A look at the physiology of the older pugilist.
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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We work, love and help others as best we can, gawk at nature, rest. Is that it? Pretty much.
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The orthodoxy of exercise science is being challenged, in a study out of Finland. The claim is that vigorous exercise does not necessarily help you live longer, and too much - as well as too little - may even accelerate the ageing process.Â
The study examined the lives of 11,000 pairs of same-sex twins over a 45-year period. Comparing the different exercise levels of twins showed that whilst exercise can help prevent diseases like type 2 diabetes there was no convincing evidence it lengthened lifespans. In fact, the most active had a biological age1.8 years older than those who were only moderately active. Â
The studies' author, Dr Laura Joenssu of the University of Jyväskylä joins Jim to explain more.Â
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Mitochondria communicate across the body, potentially slowing down the aging process.
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Declines in muscle and bone strength start earlier than you might think. Build a smart workout habit now.
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Grip strength is closely linked to mortality in people of all incomes, and may be a better indicator of life span than blood pressure.
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Older cyclists are not like most of the rest of us. They are healthier. They are, biologically, younger.
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Their shed may not be state-of-the art but a community-oriented approach to fitness is working out for Barbara and Peter Hill
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Aerobic activities like jogging and interval training can make our cells biologically younger; weight training did not have the same effect.
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Sedentary, older adults who took aerobic dance classes twice a week showed improvements in brain areas critical for memory and thinking.
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Most people climb Mt Taranaki a handful of times, if at all. 80-year-old Derek Andrews has done a bit more than that.
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Older adults who joined group exercise classes experienced decreased loneliness and social isolation, according to a new Cedars-Sinai study conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic. The classes have continued virtually since March, and early results suggest the online versions are also effective.
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To fight fat, experts suggest you exercise regularly, monitor calories, lift weights and move throughout the day.
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Australians are living longer than ever while also staying fitter and healthier. What does that mean for how we conceptualise older age?
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Lifetime physical inactivity interacts with secondary aging (i.e., aging caused by diseases and environmental factors) in three patterns of response.
First, lifetime physical inactivity confers no apparent effects on a given set of physiological functions.
Second, lifetime physical inactivity accelerates secondary aging (e.g., speeding the reduction in bone mineral density, maximal oxygen consumption, and skeletal muscle strength and power), but does not alter the primary aging of these systems.
Third, a lifetime of physical activity to the age of ∼60–70 yr old totally prevents decrements in some age-associated risk factors for major chronic diseases, such as endothelial dysfunction and insulin resistance.
The present review provides ample and compelling evidence that physical inactivity has a large impact in shortening average life expectancy. In summary, physical inactivity plays a major role in the secondary aging of many essential physiological functions, and this aging can be prevented through a lifetime of physical activity.
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As he approaches his 90th birthday, the energetic, award-winning actor shares his tips on how to enjoy aging — and has a new book to prove it. It's all about attitude and staying active, he says.
Thanks to Mike Mansfield for pointing out this link in the Rethinking Aging Facebook group.
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Eating fruit and vegetables or taking antioxidant supplements may combat one of the most harmful aspects of ageing by protecting a vital immune system organ, research suggests. - New Zealand Herald
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"I'm old" is the common refrain for why we get worse at athletics as we age. But here's what's really happening in the body through the years to make world-class performance less possible.
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They have millions of fans around the world - although admittedly most of them under the age of 12. - New Zealand Herald