Older adults who have strong relationships, whether with a romantic partner or through friendships, are more likely to engage in regular physical activity, according to researchers at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. “These results are important because they reinforce that relationships are key to influencing positive health behaviors, including physical activity,” said Dr.
Catherine Pirkle, a co-author of the study and an associate professor of public health. The researchers say that during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is still crucial to remember the importance of social relationships and maintaining physical activity as a way to reduce chronic disease and premature death.
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