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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

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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