Having strong relationships promotes exercise among senior citizens


By AGENCY

Senior citizens who are close to their partners, families and friends are more likely to exercise and stay fit. — AFP

Living as a couple or talking regularly with friends and family encourages older adults to take regular physical exercise, a principle that should not be overlooked during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Notwithstanding the social distancing measures imposed to decrease the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it is vitally important to maintain romantic relationships and ties with friends and family.

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