Get on your bike if you’re older—you could live longer

If you’re a senior, get on your bike.  Cycling is a great way to stay fit, and it also gives a sense of independence, a new study has found.

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan tracked the health and wellbeing of a group of older people for 10 years to see if regular cycling had a positive impact.

The cyclists in the group were more likely to be alive 10 years later and most were still living an independent life.  Many non-cyclists had either died or were in a care home, the researchers found.  The health benefits were greatest in those who didn’t drive a car.

The findings reflect earlier research that had found that cyclists were heathier and more socially engaged.

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