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Thursday, 24 February 2011

Higher levels of social activity decrease the risk of developing disability in old age

Are you fearful of becoming disabled in old age, of not being able to dress yourself or walk up and down the stairs?

Well, according to research conducted at Rush University Medical Center, higher levels of social activity are associated with a decreased risk of becoming disabled.

Staying physically active before symptoms set in could help. But so could going out to eat, playing bingo and taking overnight trips.

Read more in Science Daily:- Higher levels of social activity decrease the risk of developing disability in old age

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