“31% Solution” Adds YEARS to Your Life
Let’s be honest. Once we reach a certain age, we’re pretty set in our ways.
So, when you hear about something that can help you live longer or reduce your risk of disease, you might dismiss it outright.
Or, you might wonder if making changes at your age really makes that big of a difference.
Well, if you want to increase your independence, mental wellbeing, and lifespan (in other words, if you want to live longer AND healthier), then this is one NEW thing you’ll want to start doing immediately.
If you’re already getting regular exercise, GREAT. Keep up the good work!
If you keep hearing that exercise is good for you—but you aren’t actually doing any—then this article is for you.
A few factors stood out in a recent review highlighting the benefits of exercise.
Compared to not exercising, exercising for 150 minutes per week was associated with a 31 percent reduced risk of all-cause mortality.
Exercise was also linked to
- improved strength,
- cognitive and mental health,
- and overall improved quality of life.
On the flip side, NOT getting enough physical activity was a risk factor for more than 30 chronic conditions.
Based on the studies, the researchers made another vital observation: Instead of using age, frailty, or functional impairments as excuses NOT to exercise, consider them as reasons to START moving more.
The current recommendations include 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week, including strength and aerobic activities.
Of course, you should work with your doctor to consider what activities could be most beneficial for your individual needs.
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Garcia L, Pearce M, Abbas A, et al., Non-occupational physical activity and risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and mortality outcomes: a dose–response meta-analysis of large prospective studies, British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2023;57:979-989.
