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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 7, 2025

5 min

Does it take longer to recover from exercise as you get older? What the science says

According to a 2024 review, aged muscle shows delayed, prolonged, and inefficient recovery after exercise. This means that the feeling that it takes longer to recover from exercise as you get older isn't just a perception; it's a physiological reality with specific scientific explanations.

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Oct 5, 2025

4 min

Is it worth doing high intensity interval training when you're older?

Research from the Mayo Clinic found that HIIT training can reverse muscular decline at a cellular level for people over 65, more so than in younger participants. This groundbreaking finding suggests that for older adults, the question, "Is it worth doing high intensity interval training when you're older?" is met with a resounding yes, provided safety and proper modifications are prioritized.

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