One thing this blog is about is exercise. As people get older, exercise is crucial. It isn’t just recommended, or suggested or a nice option: it is crucial to health, well-being and longevity. Strength, especially in the legs, is needed for independent living and to avoid falls. As the doctor in this video states, a concerning percentage of people die after a fall. My Dad broke his hip when he was around 80 and was never the same. This was a person who had no trouble getting around beforehand. Grip strength is another important strength to maintain an is also a predictor of longevity.
In this video, this UK doctor talks about the importance of three muscles, and the importance of keeping them strong, going into old age. He says that people in their 60s and 70s should pay particular attention to this information since it can greatly impact them in their 80s. This is really about a life or death lifestyle decision that can determine outcomes after a fall or determine quality of life in old age.
