Why the study?
Does regular physical activity increase life expectancy compared to inactivity?
Does regular physical activity increase life expectancy compared to inactivity?
Regular physical activity increases life expectancy by up to 4.2 years after adjusting for confounders, though the additional benefit of high-intensity sports remains unclear.
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May support activity promotion for longevity in older adults; confirms adjusted survival benefits across observational studies.
Reimers et al. (2012) studied this question.
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