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A McMaster University study has found that adults over age 50 who experience mild or moderate COVID-19 are at increased risk of worsening mobility and physical function, even in the absence of hospitalization for the virus.
Exercise can improve memory and cognition, and even help ward off dementia and ease depression. Experts and athletes agree, if you find an activity you enjoy and stick with it, you’ll start reaping the rewards.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of older people living in the community, with those who are lonely faring far worse, according to new McMaster research.