Question 11 of 433
I am already 70. Is it too late?
The short answer
No. The body responds to good inputs at every age, and some of the best results happen in the oldest people.
People in their nineties have more than doubled their leg strength in eight weeks of supervised weight training. Quitting smoking at 65 still adds years. Treating blood pressure at 80 still prevents strokes. In a major 2023 trial, hearing aids slowed mental decline by almost half in the group at highest risk, though not across the trial as a whole.
The best time to start was thirty years ago. The second-best time is this afternoon.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
ROBUST HUMAN TRIALS — Older adults: appropriately tailored training can improve strength and function.Evidence grade (draft mapping)ARobust human trialsPart 1, Q11 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.