WALK MORE, LIVE LONGER: NEW STUDY REVEALS THE LIFE-EXTENDING POWER OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
By Vijay Kumar Malesu
Walking your way to a longer life: New research highlights how modest physical activity boosts longevity for everyone, especially the least active.
Study: Physical activity and life expectancy: a life-table analysis. Image Credit: Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock
In a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, a group of researchers assessed the impact of low physical activity (PA) on life expectancy and potential gains from increased activity at individual and population levels.
Background
Low PA is a significant global contributor to non-communicable diseases and premature mortality. Increasing PA levels reduces the risk of death across all age groups and intensities, with the greatest benefits for the least active individuals. Despite global policies like the World Health Organization’s (WHO) PA guidelines and action plans, disparities persist, particularly among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups.
2024-11-20T03:48:43Z