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A 74-year-old Indian mother’s secret to staying healthy and fit: actual strength training, not light exercise

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Bhuvana, 74, exemplifies the importance of strength training for the elderly, in line with WHO guidelines. (Instagram/the_8theelement)

In an age when most fitness influencers are in their 20s, Bhuvana, 74, proves that the “golden age” can be the most powerful era ever. After battling chronic health issues for 50 years, Bhuvana’s transformation through continuous weight lifting gained attention online and offered a blueprint for aging with autonomy. Also read | A 62-year-old … Read more

What kind of exercise is effective to keep aging joints healthy?

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What kind of exercise is effective to keep aging joints healthy?

There are many positives to growing older, but joint pain is not one of them. As we age, the joints that once accommodated every bend or fall begin to weaken. This is because the amount of cartilage, a strong but flexible connective tissue, and fluid within the joint decreases over time. Because of this, some … Read more