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Taylor, D. (2014). Physical activity is medicine for older adults. Postgraduate medical journal, 90(1059), 26-32.
Taylor, Denise. "Physical activity is medicine for older adults." Postgraduate medical journal 90.1059 (2014): 26-32.
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D Taylor - Postgraduate medical journal, 2014 - pmj.bmj.com

Physical activity is medicine for older adults.

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There is evidence from high quality studies to strongly support the positive association between increased levels of physical activity, exercise participation and improved health in older adults. Worldwide, around 3.2 million deaths per year are being attributed to inactivity. In industrialised countries where people are living longer lives, the levels of chronic health conditions are increasing and the levels of physical activity are declining. Key factors in improving health are exercising at a moderate-to-vigorous level for at least 5 days per week …

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