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Exercise Prolongs Life
Posted October 21st, 2006 at 11:30 AM by Jeanie Rebb
Section: Health & Fitness, Exercise
Dr. Todd Manini of the National Institute on Aging reports that:
“Higher levels of activity energy expenditure and physical activity were associated with a lower risk of death. ”
“Compared with the third of individuals with the lowest activity energy expenditure, those in the highest third had a 69 percent lower risk of death.” (JAMA, June 2006).
This study was far more dependable than previous studies because, instead of using a questionnaire, researchers measured how active a person was by measuring the metabolic end products of activity. They used a doubly-labeled water method that directly measures carbon dioxide production over an extended period, the most accurate estimate of energy expenditure.
If you are inactive, you should check with a cardiologist who will do a stress test. If you pass, you should start an exercise program. If you fail, you should work with your doctor to correct the problem and then start an exercise program. Read the rest of this entry »
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