This One Exercise Habit Could Help You Live Longer, Study Says

Adding this much exercise to your daily routine may boost longevity

Just a slight increase in moderate-intensity physical activity, such as walking at a brisk pace for five minutes a day, may help people live longer, a new study suggests.

This One Exercise Habit Could Help You Live Longer, Study Says

It's all about how you choose to work out.

The perfect weekly exercise routine in your 50s – and the workouts to ditch

While regular exercise is linked to living longer, new research suggests variety is key. A study from Harvard University published in BMJ Medicine found participants who partook in the highest variety of exercises – from walking to lifting weights and playing tennis – had an almost 20 per cent lower risk of early death compared with those who engaged in the lowest variety. Stopping short of trying to do every exercise under the sun, what might t…

Variety of exercises can boost longevity and reduce disease risk

A recent scientific study has revealed that making a variety of exercises part of your daily routine is not only beneficial for physical health but may also help increase lifespan. According to the research, instead of relying on just one type of workout incorporating different forms of physical activity improves overall health and helps protect against life-threatening diseases. In this long-term study, more than 11,000 adults were monitored fo…