Over-75s regain 20 years of strength by exercising

JUST three months of training by the over-75s can rejuvenate 20 years worth of lost strength, according to a Scottish expert on active ageing.

Dawn Skelton, professor in ageing and health at Glasgow Caledonian University, says exercising in older age boosts health and could help people live independently for longer.

However, she warned older people were being neglected due to a focus on encouraging young people to stay fit, especially around the Olympics.

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