Cross off that 'to do' list, study shows all daily activity can prolong life
3 institutional releases
Published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · View the paper (DOI)
A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that women over age 65 who engaged in regular light physical activity had a reduced risk of mortality. Adding 30 minutes per day of moderate activity further lowered mortality risk by 39%.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Cross off that 'to do' list, study shows all daily activity can prolong life University of California - San Diego · Nov 16, 2017 · first to report
- Study: For older women, every movement matters University at Buffalo · Nov 16, 2017
- Light activity measured with fitness tracker linked to lower mortality in older women American Geriatrics Society · Jan 10, 2018