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Age-Defying Athletes: Canadian Senior Fastest in Boston Marathon

Canadian senior Yul Kwon finished fastest in 2016 Boston Marathon for Men’s over 80 category.   Researchers find lessons from age-defying athletes for all of us.   Regular exercise (done with your doctor’s okay) helps the brain and using your muscles dramatically slows the natural degradation of “motor neurons”.   Keeping more “motor neurons” improves how your brain controls your muscles and how your muscles function (think fall prevention).   Tips for healthy aging and active seniors.   You don’t have to run a marathon to benefit from exercise.   See article.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/older-athletes-offer-a-master-class-on-aging/article29804974/?platform=hootsuite