Healthy Aging Tips

Regular physical exercise is important for good health, for both children and adults, young and old. To maintain a healthy weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume. Establishing a routine of regular physical activity during childhood and adolescence helps your body maintain a healthy weight as your metabolic rate slows with aging. As we age, regular physical exercise reduces our risk for developing coronary artery disease, reduce blood pressure and control blood lipid abnormalities.