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Staying Fit as We Age

January 13, 2014

Demographic change is a reality in Germany, where the population is aging and the birth rate is low. To address this change, Germany’s main rail service, Deutsche Bahn, has instituted a program.

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Mainz Hauptbahnhof Bahnhof
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This program is developed to help employees stay fit mentally and physically as they grow older. It was developed by Andreas Kruse, a researcher at the University of Heidelberg. Early results show that employees who take part are seeing measurable benefits, including improved physical fitness, memory, and concentration.

Staying fit as we age