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Increasing energy demand through physical activity may alleviate some of the adverse metabolic changes that are associated with aging.
Encouraging physical activity in elderly patients may improve their metabolic health.
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Increasing energy demand through physical activity may alleviate some of the adverse metabolic changes that are associated with aging.
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The claims are based on a comprehensive review of aging effects.
Source
Obesity in the Elderly: Is Faulty Metabolism to Blame?
Darcy L. Johannsen et al. · Aging Health · 2010
DOI 10.2217/ahe.10.12
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