Research done by Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D., Tufts University professor points out that inactivity causes both men and women to lose muscle and bone mass by the age of 55. If this situation is not corrected, it can lead to depression, balance loss (which can lead to falls), frailty and increased risk for chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease.

Dr. Nelson recommends twenty minutes of aerobic exercise daily accompanied by strength-training techniques using weigh or strength-training equipment, or even just hand-held weights. Her research examined women between the ages of 50 and 79, comparing those who were sedentary with those who followed her exercise regimen. One year later, the women who hadn't exercised had lost muscle and bone density, gained body fat and were less active overall. Those who exercised not only replaced fat with muscle, but gained small amounts of bone density, strength, and balance. Balance is harmony, and harmony promotes health.

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