Physical Activity is the Most Powerful Anti-Ager

Amerigo Rossi, Ed.D., associate professor of interdisciplinary health sciences, is featured in an EatingWell article detailing the anti-aging effects of regular physical activity. Among its many benefits, he says that exercise “reduces cellular inflammation, improves mitochondrial function, and slows telomere shortening. All key markers of biological aging.”

Furthermore, Rossi explains that adults who exercise on a regular basis reduce their dementia risk by about 35 percent, retain more muscle mass and bone mineral density, and improve their cardiorespiratory fitness, mobility, and balance.

“Even small increases in physical activity can lead to noticeable improvements in energy, function, and overall quality of life,” he says. 

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