It is well recognized that physical activity and strength training correlate with improved life expectancy in later life. In animal studies, it can be shown that exercise causes increased healthy life spans. The study here reinforces that mountain of data. It is also interesting for adding to the evidence to show that the greatest benefits for increased activity occur in people who were sedentary. The <a href="https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2016/01/more-on-the-dose-response-curve-for-ex…
Becoming More Physically Active in Middle Age or Later in Life Improves Longevity
It is well recognized that physical activity and strength training correlate with improved life expectancy in later life. In animal studies, it can be shown that exercise causes increased healthy life spans. The study here reinforces that mountain of data. It is also interesting for adding to the evidence to show that the greatest benefits for increased activity occur in people who were sedentary. The <a href="https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2016/01/more-on-the-dose-response-curve-for-ex…