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Geni de Araújo Professor of the Federal University of Uberlândia (Brazil) participated in the seminar on 'Aging and Physical Activity'

The Seminar on 'Aging and Physical Activity' organized by the Faculty of Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport (CAFD) of San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia has had the participation of Professor Geni de Araújo Costa, Federal University Uberlândia (Brazil).

In his speech, stressed the importance of physical exercise in the elderly to enjoy a higher quality of life: "It's very important to practice sport at least three times a week, have a good diet and be happy."

For Brazilian professor there in a particular age where you have to play sports, banishing the idea that exercise should be performed only in youth: "To enjoy old age and reach this age in the best conditions it is better to physical exercise during all stages of life. "

Geni de Araújo has reached the UCAM invited by the Chair of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the UCAM, directed by Dr. John Dionisio Aviles and also collaborates with the Health Research Group, Physical Activity, Fitness and Motor Behavior (GISAFFCOM) of the Faculty of CAFD, coordinated by Professor Paul Jorge Marcos.

Source: UCAM