Plus, how much exercise you should get to add as many as 11 years to your life.
A holistic approach to health is almost alwaysor dare we say alwaysthe best approach.
Appropriately treating medical conditions is part of this holistic equation, as well.
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How Was This Study Conducted?
An accelerometer is basically a fancy pedometer that tracks most kinds of movement, not just number of steps.
Researchers calculated the amount of physical activity for each participant based on the readings from their accelerometers.
The researchers sorted participants into four equal groups, called quartiles, based on how physically active they were.
Each quartile went up from there, with participants in Q4 clocking the most time engaged in physical activity.
Researchers also used mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics from the year 2017.
What Did This Study Find?
This is the baseline upon which the life expectancy comparisons from this study are based.
After statistical analyses were run, several findings surfaced.
Regarding life expectancy, the researchers estimated that:
How much physical activity is required to gain these benefits?
How Does This Apply to Real Life?
In shortmove more if you want to live a longer life.
For most adults, this is an achievable activity and can be done with a friend, says Pflugradt.
Plus, theres another benefit that may come from moving more.
After all, what good is a longer life if youre not able to enjoy it?
Veerman L, Tarp J, Wijaya R, et al.Physical activity and life expectancy: a life-table analysis.
British Journal of Sports Medicine.
