Twenty minutes of exercise a day can reverse frailty in over-65s – study

Twenty minutes of exercise a day can reverse frailty in over-65s – study

(Andrew Matthews/PA)

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023 - 07:09
Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

Just 20 minutes of daily activity can reverse frailty in people aged over 65, according to research by University College Dublin (UCD).

The study’s recommendation involves 10 exercises to strengthen arms and legs aimed at improving balance and co-ordination.

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