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How important is weight management for ageing well?
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Regular physical activity and healthy eating habits are important to maintain ideal weight and to help prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer and diabetes.
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I am an Accredited Exercise Physiologist specialising in the management of chronic conditions through exercise and lifestyle management. I completed my undergraduate studies in Exercise … View Profile
Weight management is important for ageing well as being overweight or obese can put you at an increased risk of many chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, as well as placing your joints under increased stress and putting you at a higher chance of osteoarthritis in the main weight bearing joints.
Studies have shown that even the small increases in weight that people often have over time, especially in winter can turn into bigger health problems as we age if weight isn't consciously managed through regular exercise and health eating habits.Report this post
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