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How to Get My Body in Shape at 60-Years-Old

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sharin Griffin

As your body ages, many changes occur with your skin, your skeletal makeup and your health. Metabolism slows, making it more difficult to lose weight and keep your body svelte. According to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Seniors," many people over the age of 60 are healthier and more fit than in the past.

Sharin Griffin has been a freelance writer since 2009, specializing in health-related articles. She has worked in the health-care industry as a certified nursing assistant and medical technician. Griffin's medical expertise encompasses bariatrics and geriatric care, with an emphasis on general medicine. She is completing an associate degree in health-care administration from Axia University.