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Benefit of regular exercise
Benefit of regular exercise
Flexibility exercise
Flexibility exercise
Exercise and age
Exercise and age
Aging and exercise
Aging and exercise
Overview

Exercise and age

Alternative Names:
Age and exercise

Information:


Question:
When is it too late to gain the benefits of an exercise program?

Answer:
It's never too late. Exercise at any age has benefits from reducing the risk of heart problems including acute MI to preventing osteoporosis (that makes your bones brittle).

Always consult your health care provider before beginning an exercise program.



Review Date: 5/20/2003
Reviewed By: Bridget Martell, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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