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Young at Heart: Over 50s feel 10 years younger than their actual age Smashing stereotypes even further, over 50s in the UK are continuing to keep active with nearly half (47%) taking up hiking, and almost a fifth (17%) of 56-60 year olds joining a gym since...Why exercise for the over-50s keeps the brain in top shape
Why exercise for the over-50s keeps the brain in top shape STOPPING exercise for just 10 days leads to a reduction in blood flow to the brain in the over-50s. The Express reports that researchers claimed one of the areas most affected was the hippocampus...‘Relaxed’ 80-year-olds have some of the best sex of the over-50s, say scientists
‘Relaxed’ 80-year-olds have some of the best sex of the over-50s, say scientists. Women in the their eighties have more enjoyable sex than those up to 30 years younger, according to new research. The Telegraph reports that data gathered from...Ourplace News
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