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By Ray Glier
We understand many of the reasons for the gap in physical health between rich and poor.
But until I saw this study I didn't have an idea of the mental health gap between and rich and poor. I didn't have a quantitative value, like how many bad mental health days does someone have who makes $25,000 less than their neighbor?
The answer should not surprise you.
"...while money does reduce stress related to bills, rent, and food security, the research suggests that beyond a certain point, income has diminishing returns on how you actually feel day to day.
"Exercise, on the other hand, delivers consistent psychological returns."
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"Preservation of muscle health may require staying exceptionally active as we age, perhaps even more active than when we're younger."___researchers in Amsterdam and at Tufts.
That seems like bad news for older people who can't exercise a lot. But it does give scientists an idea how how much activity is required to reduce muscle loss related to aging.
This could eventually lead to the development of treatments...to benefit people who aren't able to be physically active, says a researcher.
That's significant for people who have limits on mobility. Here is a take on the study.
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