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The Benefits of Protein for the Elderly

To go along with the post on age and exercise, here is an article titled The Benefits of Protein for the Elderly from Science Daily.
This won’t come as a surprise to most of us here, but it could be beneficial to our loved ones.
A new study recently published suggests that a diet containing a moderate [...]

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But I’m Too Old To Exercise

Photo courtesy of Diabetes Dialogue
I’ve really been enjoying Ross Enamait’s series on older athletes getting it done.
Dara Torres wins 100m Freestyle at age 40
59-year old playing college football
Randy Couture wins UFC Heavyweight Championship at 44
We all know (or maybe are) people that find any excuse under the sun to not get any physical activity. [...]

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