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Why vigorous exercise delivers bigger longevity benefits than moderate movement, per new study
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (1033+ words) If you're exercising for long-term health, how hard you move may matter more than how long you move Current guidelines from the World Health Organisation recommend around 150300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, or 75-150 minutes of vigorous activity, each week. But…...
These 5 Exercise Types Are Linked To Longer Life And Healthspan
16+ hour, 36+ min ago (904+ words) Some fitness modalities are better than others at helping you live stronger for longer. For what it's worth, you are already supporting longevity if you exercise regularly! But research shows that not all types of exercise contribute equally to long-term…...
Stay strong in your 50s: 6 simple habits that help slow muscle loss
20+ hour, 35+ min ago (635+ words) A doctor and personal trainer explains how small, consistent habits protect muscle and strength There's no secret formula for building strength in your 50s, but there are several habits that can help to counteract the naturally occurring effects of ageing and…...
At 103, this yoga teacher still moves with ease – these are the habits she swears by for healthy ageing
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (606+ words) Charlotte Chopin started doing yoga at 50 and still teaches three classes a week A 103-year-old who has been teaching yoga in the rural French town of L'r' for more than 40 years, recently revealed the daily habits that keep her moving…...
At 67, Meryl Streep was swimming a mile a day — here are the surprising benefits for healthy ageing
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (709+ words) 'I'm quite conscious of keeping my health,' Streep said At 67, Meryl Streep revealed she was swimming a mile a day " and not in pursuit of a particular physique, but to "keep her health. Speaking to HELLO! Magazine, she said: "I…...
Is Heavy Lifting The Real Fountain Of Youth? These Women Over 60—And Science—Say Yes
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (896+ words) From NYC to Texas, women in their 60s, 70s, and beyond are flipping the script on aging'training hard and reaping physical, emotional, and social benefits. Science says they're onto something. For years, we've been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully'staying small,…...
A Centenarian’s Secret To Longevity—And Being The Face Of A Beauty Campaign At 100
1+ week, 1+ day ago (427+ words) Social media star Dorothy Wiggins is playing tennis after all these years, and now she's teaming up with Paula's Choice. It's not every day you get to become the face of a campaign, but for Dorothy Wiggins, 100, it certainly seems…...
At 44, Motsi Mabuse focuses on these 3 habits for strength and longevity
3+ week, 1+ day ago (603+ words) Our Strictly fav says her recent lifestyle changes are about preparing for menopause and ageing well " not chasing weight loss With another year of Strictly Come Dancing over (big congrats to Just As Well podcast guest Karen Carney on the…...
Inside Elizabeth Day’s strength-focused fitness routine at 47 – and why it's so effective
3+ week, 3+ day ago (698+ words) The broadcaster says she didn't hate exercise " she just hadn't found a routine that fit her life Just like the guests on her hit podcast How to Fail, Elizabeth Day is proving that new passions and success can develop at…...
Strength training in your 40s can reverse muscle loss – these 4 exercises matter most
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (802+ words) Starting weight training in your 40s isn't about chasing youth. It's about building strength, protecting your bones and staying independent for decades to come Strength training is one of the best, science-backed strategies for supporting your body as you age " it…...