Dame Helen urges people in 50s not to fear getting older

Dame Helen Mirren has told people in midlife not to fear ageing as she encouraged them to embrace exercise.

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The 79-year-old actress said people in their 50s should make "little changes now to help them later in life".

This "doesn't have to include joining a gym" but could include short walks or yoga, the Oscar winner said.

It comes as Age UK said there is a major concern about people's physical health and wellbeing as they age.