Exercise
Exercise is important for so many reasons; it is good for both young and aged people. According to research performed at the University of Wisconsin, people with active lifestyles are 70% less likely to develop macular degeneration as compared to those who do no exercise. The study was started in 1988, and it tracked 4,000 men and women under 43 to 86 years. The study continued for 15 years, and regular eye tests and recordings of exercises were done.
After considering all the factors and aspects, including age, gender, history of arthritis, body mass index, smoking, and systolic blood pressure, the people walking three times or more a week were 70% less likely to develop macular degeneration than those who did little or no exercise.
Exercise in old age is important for a durable and healthy life. Exercise helps to maintain a healthy weight. It helps to control blood sugar level and blood pressure, which are contributing factors to macular degeneration.