If you’re over 60, the next time someone tells you to “take a hike” it might not be a bad idea.   

A new study shows how problematic a sedentary lifestyle can be.  The study found that adults over the age of 60 spend roughly 9 sedentary hours per day, and that “[e]very additional hour adults over age 60 spend sitting increases by 50% their risk of being disabled for activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and walking”.

Exercise generally is linked to better health, both physically and mentally.  Turn off the TV and take a walk instead.  You’re far better off. 

To read the full article describing the study, please click here.