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Gardening Keeps Older Hands Strong And Nimble

Featured on: News-Medical.net
Publication date: Feb 4, 2008

According to researchers, gardening has more benefits to senior citizens than originally believed, even more than walking laps around malls. Improving hand strength is especially beneficial to aging individuals, which can be accomplished through digging, planting, and weed pulling. Other benefits could include improved self-esteem, sleep quality, and overall physical health.

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