Although health considerations are important at any age, things “get real” when we enter our 70s. Age-related chronic medical conditions and diseases begin to assert themselves, and a lack of exercise generally imposes a more significant penalty at this age than in any previous decade.
Our 70s are a unique place to be, clinically speaking. While many of my patients in this age range—the larger part of my patient population—require hospitalization and subsequent rehabilitation for chronic illnesses, they are still resilient enough to bounce back quickly.
