“Continuing to be physically active becomes very important as we age,” says W. Bradley Strauch, M.D., with Highland Advanced Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine at Highland District Hospital. “As we grow older we can become frail and weaker. Exercise helps prevent thinning of our bones and the loss of healthy muscle. It is also great for maintaining our mental capabilities. Fortunately,” says Dr. Strauch, “there are beneficial physical activities for every body type at every age.”
