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Health · 14 August 2026

Physio reveals seven key signs you are ageing well after 50

Physio reveals seven key signs you are ageing well after 50

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According to physiotherapist Phil Evans, real signs of ageing well involve what your body can still do, not just wrinkles or aches. These include everyday abilities like getting out of a chair without hands, standing on one leg, and maintaining a decent walking pace. He says a vital sign is also having the mindset to keep saying yes to activities, rather than fearing every ache.

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