News, Walking in your 80s extends, improves life. (weight, healthy, compared)

[JD59]

CHICAGO (AP) — Even in the "oldest old," a little physical activity goes a long way, extending life by at least a few years for people in their mid- to late 80s, Israeli researchers found.

The three-year survival rate was about three times higher for active 85-year-olds compared with those who were inactive.

Walking in your 80s extends, improves life - USATODAY.com

[LinaJo76]

Walking is great exercise for any age. It's great for the person who isn't very active, but is worried about trying to stay healthy and keeping their weight down. Walking is the answer. Just 1 hour a day (or 2-4 miles a day; 5-6 days a week) is great. Great for any age and any physical ability.

[Pookie]

It's not great if they don't see well and fall. That's what happened to my mom, and she didn't make it.