Next Avenue: Are you flexible enough? It can be key to your health and a better lifestyle.

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By age 70, we lose about 25% to 30% of overall flexibility, says Jennifer Tripken, associate director for the Center of Healthy Aging at the National Council on Aging. The result? Loss of flexibility can cause pain, loss of muscle strength and balance issues.

Flexibility, endurance, strength and…