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Moderate exercise curbs kidney function decline in sedentary older adults

A structured moderate-intensity physical activity and strength/flexibility program slowed kidney function decline compared with health education, an analysis of a randomized clinical trial showed. The authors conclude that clinicians should consider prescribing physical activity and moderate-intensity exercise for older adults for this purpose. The study involved sedentary older adults, so has implications across the active aging continuum.

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