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Tips for Staying Active as You Get Older


Part 1. Vocabulary

tend

/tend/ v.

- regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic:

"written language tends to be formal"

alleviate

/əˈlēvēˌāt/ v.

- make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe:

"he couldn't prevent her pain, only alleviate it"

calories

/ˈkal(ə)rē/ n.

-  a unit of energy.

1 gram of carbohydrate (sugars and starches) has 4 calories

flexibility

/ˌfleksəˈbilədē/ n.

- the quality of bending easily without breaking:

"players gained improved flexibility in their ankles"

mood

/mo͞od/ n.

- a temporary state of mind or feeling:

"he appeared to be in a very good mood about something"

endorphins

/ en-dawr-finz / n.

- chemicals in the brain that act as natural analgesics. 

Endorphins are similar in structure and effect to opiate drugs.

 

Part 2. Comprehension Questions

What happens as we age?

What has a ton of benefits and can actually alleviate a lot?

Why is maintaining a healthy weight, a challenge with age?

How can exercise strengthen mental acuity?

What can endorphins do for us?

 

Part 3. Article Reading

Everyone knows that exercise is important, but trying to stay active as you get older can be a challenge. As we age, we tend to suffer from joint pain, have more health problems and worry about getting injured.

Exercise Benefits

Exercising has a ton of benefits though and can actually alleviate a lot of these conditions – if only we would do it.

Control weight: Your metabolism naturally slows with age, so maintaining a healthy weight is a challenge. Exercise helps increase metabolism and builds muscle mass, helping your body burn more calories.

Strengthen mental acuity: Because exercise often requires concentration, multitasking, and creative thinking, it’s great for brain function. It can help prevent memory loss, cognitive decline, and dementia – and may even slow the progression of brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

Boost energy and reduce the risk of disease: People who exercise tend to have an improved immune system and digestive system, better blood pressure and bone density, as well as a lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.

Reduce the risk of injury: Exercise improves your strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, reducing the risk of falls and alleviating arthritis symptoms.

Improve sleep: Regular activity will tire you out, helping you fall asleep more quickly and sleep more deeply.

Improve mood: Since exercise produces endorphins, it can reduce feelings of sadness or anxiety and, naturally, increase your self-confidence.

By exercising and improving all of these conditions, older adults can stay healthier and happier longer.

Source: https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/musculoskeletal-and-rheumatology/2017/june/staying-active-as-you-get-older

 

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