Elderly adults who regularly exercise are less likely to suffer a disability -- and if they do, they tend to recover faster, a new clinical trial finds.

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People with disabilities are even less likely to meet those guidelines: Fewer than 1 in 10 adults with mobility disabilities are getting the recommended amounts of exercise. Some fear being injured.

A pilot study found that young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID) were able to lose or maintain their weight with a system of education and support in place.

For 13 years, this Silicon Valley nonprofit has been offering adults with intellectual disabilities opportunities for continued special education.

Journal reference: Nabors, L., et al. (2021) Evaluation of a Pilot Healthy Eating and Exercise Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities.

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