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Some of the most common musculoskeletal issues we face as we age include issues like joint pain from osteoarthritis and bones weakened by osteoporosis.
Researchers in Liverpool compared two healthy groups : one that played tennis regularly, and another that got their recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week through activities like running, cycling and going to the gym.
It turns out tennis was the winner.
However, all of these forms of exercise are great, and the most important thing is to keep moving.