Why Golf is a Perfect Tonic for Healthy Ageing We know how beneficial sports can be for kids and young adults, but what about for seniors and people with health issues? Research (and anecdotal evidence) is showing the remarkable benefits of participating in sports later in life.Today, Anthony Blackburn is joined by Dr. Charlie Foster OBE, a Professor of Physical Activity and Public Health at University of Oxford and University of Bristol, as well as the Head of Population Health at Vhi. For several years, Dr. Foster has been researching the benefits of physical activity and the cost of inactivity for both individuals and global public health.Tune in to Episode 8 of The Golf in Society Podcast to learn how sports, and particularly golf, are helping to solve the inactivity crisis and give ageing populations a new lease on life. Together, Anthony and Dr. Foster shine light on what can truly be achieved when we create the space, accessibility, and community for physical activity.You’ll learn how golf improves cognitive and mental health, social health, and overall quality of life. Dr. Foster also talks about how we can overcome the barriers to physical activity we might encounter later in life, like disease or lack of community.Plus, Dr. Foster highlights an easy tip for improving your neuroplasticity while improving your golf skills. Then, Anthony gives insight into the next phase of our latest research project on reimagining golf clubs as health hubs.“Being active, it doesn’t matter whether you’re digging in your garden or putting on a putting green, everything you do will improve the quality of your life.” – Dr. Charlie FosterEpisode Timeline:00:06 – Introducing Dr. Charlie Foster03:12 – The inactivity crisis & Statistics on the cost of inactivity05:36 – The health benefits of sports like golf07:29 – Golf and brain health14:39 – How golf supports people through life transitions and health issues19:49 – Our latest research project: Reimagining golf clubs as health clubs24:13 – How to stay active as you age, even through health issues29:55 – Barriers to growing Golf in Society37:56 – The future of healthy ageing: How where we live impacts our health.41:45 – Can Golf in Society serve people with multiple morbidities?46:59 – Tips for health professionals, policymakers, & innovators working for aging populations.“You can’t bank your fitness. You have to go and use it every day or you lose it.”– Dr. Charlie FosterThank you for listening to The Golf in Society Podcast! Want to learn more about our social mission? Visit our website www.golfinsociety.comResources Mentioned:UKRI’s Healthy Ageing ConferenceConnect With Us:Charlie Foster on LinkedInAnthony Blackburn on LinkedIn  Stay up-to-date with our latest news by fThank you for listening to our Podcast! Would you like to Learn more about our social mission? Visit our website www.golfinsociety.comStay up to date with our latest news by following us on social media. Linkedin @Golf in Society Facebook @wearegolfinsociety Twitter @GolfInSociety