Imagine adding three extra years to your life by simply taking a walk for an hour each day. Sounds too good to be true? A new study reveals that it’s actually possible, especially for individuals over 40.
Researchers from Australia have explored the connection between physical activity and life expectancy in people over 40, and their findings, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, are fascinating. They found that just becoming more physically active could add an average of five years to your life.
The scientists also developed a model to measure the impact of various physical activities on longevity. They analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2003–2006) and combined it with information from the U.S. Census Bureau (2019) and mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics (2017).
Their findings revealed that the top 25% of the most active individuals over 40 were walking for about 160 minutes daily at a moderate pace. So, next time you think about skipping your walk, remember that just a little movement every day could go a long way in adding precious years to your life!
