Seniors are encouraged to stay active, with strong evidence showing exercise promotes heart health, strengthens bones and muscles, and helps improve cognitive function. But a new study shows it can help your mental health as well.
According to an article in Metabolic, “women over 60 who incorporated resistance training three times a week experienced reductions in anxiety and depression while also showing improvements in cognitive performance.”
Head on over to our Council of Seniors 365 blog to learn how resistance training exercises support seniors’ mental health and wellness in addition to benefitting their bodies.