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Keep on moving: Understanding physical inactivity among 50-70 year olds

This report explores the experiences, barriers and motivations for physical activity among people in their 50s and 60s.

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Why are people living longer?

While life expectancy has increased, there are huge health inequalities in this country that are only set to widen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Raising the bar on strength and balance: The importance of community-based provision

This report presents the models of delivery, issues, barriers and innovative solutions of community-based strength and balance programmes.

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Major health benefits seen from strengthening and balancing activity throughout life

New evidence review supports current UK Chief Medical Officers’ guidance of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity as well as strength exercises on two or more days a week.

Mental health in older age

Ageing Better were among a partnership of organisations that delivered the recent Age-Friendly Futures Summit in Manchester, bringing together around 250 leaders, policymakers, practitioners and researchers from the UK and around the globe.

How to ensure that transport is age-friendly

The absence of good public and community transport can lead to older people being restricted in the way that they lead their lives.

Living in the poorest parts of England can cost you almost five years of your life

Men living in the poorest areas of the country can expect to live 4.4 fewer years on average than those living in the wealthiest areas of England, our new analysis reveals.

Health inequalities in older age between richest and poorest are widening

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlight growing inequality in healthy life expectancies between regions and more local areas.

Strength and balance infographics

We want more people to be more physically active in later life. Maintaining and improving muscle strength and balance can help people in later life live independently and reduce the risk of falls.