Exercise, whether in the form of strength training, stretching and/or walking, can provide a much-needed emotional boost to frail senior citizens say researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo. And this benefit comes without the cost of additional pain or discomfort.

Over 1,700 elderly adults, all of whom were frail and at risk of fall-related injuries, took part in exercise programs at four sites across the United States. The activities focused on balance training, muscular strength and endurance exercises, and stretching.

Read the full research report from : Annuals of Behavioral Medicine August 2001.

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