Professional soccer players experience temporary biological age reversal
Live Forever Club - 03-Sep-2025This research suggests saliva-based DNA markers could help track recovery
Exercise News Archive
Just 5 minutes of vigorous activity cuts death risk
Independent - 02-Sep-2025Daily bursts slash heart disease risk and boost longevity, study shows
Walking 7,000 steps a day improves brain health and lowers disease risk
BBC - 24-Jul-2025Health benefits increased with more steps, but mostly leveled off after 7,000
Playing tennis may help you live almost 10 years longer
HuffPost - 03-Jul-2025Tennis outperformed many other sports for lifespan gains
Not moving enough or overdoing it both speed up how fast your brain gets old
Live Forever Club - 24-Jun-2025Moderate physical activity made brains biologically younger
Regular exercise after chemotherapy helps colon cancer patients live longer
BBC - 02-Jun-2025Scientists believe exercise helps control inflammation, hormones, and immunity
Enhanced Games to launch in las vegas featuring drug-enhanced athletes
Independent - 21-May-2025Controversial sports event promotes drug-enhanced performance and promises big prize money
Physical activity helps slow biological ageing by influencing DNA methylation patterns
Live Forever Club - 27-Apr-2025Regular exercise helps the body stay biologically younger, suggesting movement is key
People who move more tend to have younger biological ages
Live Forever Club - 23-Apr-2025Exercise helps even after adjusting for age, weight, or habits like smoking
Exercise lowers ageing signals in muscles, boosts insulin use, and repairs genes
Live Forever Club - 23-Apr-2025Some drugs may help remove aged cells, while others protect healthy ones
Move more, live longer: study shows exercise cuts risk of 65 diseases
Oxford Population Health - 16-Apr-2025Research links more exercise to lower disease risk and longer life
Weekend workouts, lifelong benefits
New Scientist - 02-Apr-2025New research shows weekend exercise can match the benefits of daily workouts
Exercise preserves muscle energy and strength while ageing
Live Forever Club - 26-Mar-2025However, calcium handling worsens with age, affecting performance
Any exercise, any age: movement boosts brainpower
University of South Australia (UniSA) - 25-Mar-2025From yoga to exergames, even light exercise boosts memory and thinking across all ages
A little exercise goes a long way in reducing dementia risk
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - 20-Mar-2025Even brief daily activity may help protect brain health in older adults
Moderate exercise linked to lower death risk, but too much offers no extra benefit
University of Jyväskylä - 12-Mar-2025Following WHO exercise guidelines doesn’t guarantee a longer life
Just 5 minutes of weekly exercise can help your mental health
Live Forever Club - 12-Feb-2025Best results at 15 hours weekly, but any activity makes a difference
The power of movement: why staying active is the key to healthy ageing
EurekAlert! - 27-Jan-2025Boost health, prevent disease, and thrive in later years with regular activity
Exercise can slow down brain ageing and protect your memory
Live Forever Club - 22-Jan-2025Exercise helps maintaining gene activity and preventing cognitive decline
Stronger bodies, longer lives for cancer patients
The Guardian - 22-Jan-2025Fitness and muscle strength linked to better survival rates
101-year-old Ruth Goldberg Jaskow shares tips on longevity
Business Insider - 21-Jan-2025A positive attitude, gratitude, and relationships are key to her longevity
How exercise helps older adults stay healthy and independent
Live Forever Club - 13-Jan-2025Starting slow and building up is key for older people to get stronger safely
Olympic athletes shows how intense exercise can slow epigenetic ageing
Live Forever Club - 10-Dec-2024While overtraining can cause harm, moderate activity benefits everyone
Four minutes of daily effort halves heart attack risk in women
The Guardian - 03-Dec-2024Short bursts of high-intensity activity offer big cardiovascular benefits for those short on time
Muscle matters: building strength for healthy ageing
The Conversation (UK) - 27-Nov-2024How exercise and nutrition can help you stay active, independent, and well as you grow older
Fitness over fatness: rethinking health risks beyond BMI
Independent - 21-Nov-2024Heart and lung fitness outweighs BMI in predicting mortality risk, new research shows
Regular exercise improves brain health and delays dementia by 18 months
The Guardian - 19-Nov-2024Fitness reduces dementia risk by 35%, even for people with genetic risk factors
Walking just one hour a day can extend your lifespan
Independent - 15-Nov-2024New research shows how regular exercise boosts health, even for those over 40
Sitting too long: A silent risk to your heart
EurekAlert! - 15-Nov-2024New link found between sitting and heart risks, even in the active
Sitting less and moving more: Benefits on ageing biomarkers
Live Forever Club - 14-Nov-2024Those exercising daily for 30 minutes show biomarkers similar to younger individuals
Moderate exercise can cut heart condition risk
NYU Langone Health - 11-Nov-2024Small increases in activity can significantly reduce atrial fibrillation risk
Can muscle strength predict longevity in the oldest old?
Live Forever Club - 08-Nov-2024Mortality decreases gradually with increased strength, suggesting every strength gain counts
Want to live longer? Staying active and eating healthy can help
Live Forever Club - 02-Nov-2024Keeping these habits high, or even improving them over time, can lead to a longer life
Weekend warriors: exercise on your terms
The Guardian - 29-Oct-2024New research shows infrequent workouts can offer brain health benefits equal to regular exercise
Longevity divide: why olympic athletes live longer than AFL and rugby players
The Conversation (UK) - 28-Oct-2024Elite fitness doesn't guarantee a longer life—contact sports may carry hidden risks
Want to live longer? Focus on exercise intensity, not just time
Live Forever Club - 25-Oct-2024Try adding short speed bursts during your regular activities like walking or biking
Eating healthy, moving more, and sleeping well can slow down ageing
Live Forever Club - 22-Oct-2024Anti-inflammatory diets, high physical activity, and healthy sleep patterns work best together
Standing desks may do more harm than good, study finds
The Guardian - 16-Oct-2024New research finds standing doesn't reduce heart risk and may cause circulatory issues
Good news for busy people: Weekend warrior workouts are effective
Live Forever Club - 09-Oct-2024The strongest protective associations were for cardiometabolic conditions
Semaglutide may dampen motivation to exercise in mice
New Scientist - 09-Oct-2024Findings highlight potential unintended effects of weight-loss medications on exercise motivation
New molecule offers health benefits of exercise without breaking a sweat
Aarhus University - 03-Oct-2024Molecule "LaKe" simulates exercise effects, enhancing metabolic and brain health
Parkrun participation linked to increased life satisfaction
New Scientist - 01-Oct-2024New research suggests community fitness events can provide a meaningful boost to personal well-being
Slap fighting: A brutal sport with hidden dangers
BBC - 18-Sep-2024Doctors warn of serious brain injuries as the controversial combat sport gains popularity worldwide
Debunking the hype: why exercise still matters for longevity
Peter Attia website - 14-Sep-2024Peter Attia explains why a study can't undo decades of proof that exercise boosts longevity
New wearable band monitors sweat to help users avoid overexertion
New Scientist - 04-Sep-2024It offers a non-invasive alternative to blood lactate testing
Flexibility and longevity: how staying limber could add years to your life
Medical News Today - 26-Aug-2024Research links greater flexibility to increased lifespan
Specific sports can extend lifespan, with differences in benefits for men and women
Live Forever Club - 20-Aug-2024Female athletes generally gain less lifespan benefit from sports
New trousers utilise a knee motor to enhance leg strength by 40% while hiking uphill
The Verge - 29-Jul-2024Trousers cushion impact during descent, making hikers feel 30 pounds lighter
Watching too much TV lowers your chances of ageing healthily
Los Angeles Times - 14-Jun-2024Replacing TV time with activities increases the odds of staying healthy in future
Running a mile under 4 minutes is linked to longer and healthier life
Live Forever Club - 16-May-2024Such athletes lived an average of 4.7 years longer than the general population
Cardiorespiratory fitness is a powerful predictor of overall health
Live Forever Club - 15-May-2024Strong cardiorespiratory fitness significantly reduces the risk of premature death
Exercise has the power to reshape your body at the cellular level
Nature - 01-May-2024Research helps explain why exercise is vital for combating chronic diseases
Tech-funded Enhanced Games will allow athletes to openly use performance-enhancing drugs
BBC - 28-Mar-2024The controversial new sporting event sparks debates about ethics and safety
Walking 10,000 steps daily linked to healthier heart and longer life
New Scientist - 05-Mar-2024New study validates 10,000 steps as a perfect target, a progress for fitness advice
Women gain greater health benefits from exercise than men
Independent - 20-Feb-2024Women who exercise regularly have a lower risk of heart disease and early death
Sitting at work all day can shorten your lifespan, even if you're healthy otherwise
Live Forever Club - 28-Jan-2024Regular exercise in your free time is the ultimate weapon against early death
Metrnl, a protein that rises with exercise and shields against heart disease
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-Jan-2024It unlocks a potent anti-inflammatory defense mechanism within the body
Some drugs may dampen the benefits of exercise, while others amplify them
Live Forever Club - 01-Jan-2024Complex interactions with drugs like Rapamycin, Metformin, and SGLT2 inhibitors
Researchers explore if pills can replace the gym through "exercise mimetics"
The Guardian - 31-Dec-2023But experts say traditional exercise still plays a key role in overall health
Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting
Independent - 10-Nov-2023Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking
Muscle power in the golden years: age is just a number!
Live Forever Club - 01-Nov-2023You're never too old to fight sarcopenia and muscle loss - keep up that resistance exercise training!
Regular jogging or running could help to keep cells younger and healthier
Live Forever Club - 26-Oct-2023Jogging or running for at least 75 minutes per week linked to longer telomeres
Reverse the negative effects of sitting with 22 minutes of moderate exercise
Sky News - 25-Oct-2023A daily 22-minute dose of brisk exercise can offset the health risks
Move more, live longer: short bursts of activity can help you stay healthy
Independent - 29-Sep-2023Short bursts of daily activity, even if brief, can greatly benefit heart health
Resistance training: the secret to younger-looking skin and positive mood
Health - 07-Sep-2023Resistance training can thicken the dermal layer and boost collagen production
Walking just 4000 steps each day can lower the risk of premature death
BBC - 09-Aug-2023Experts suggest incorporating regular walks in daily activities help boost health and longevity
Planks and wall squats can help control your blood pressure
BBC - 26-Jul-2023Isometric exercises improves blood flow and effectively lowers high blood pressure than aerobic exercise
Weekend workouts keep your heart as healthy as regular exercise
The Guardian - 18-Jul-2023150 minutes of exercise throughout the week or during only weekends can lower heart disease risk
Meta-analysis studies relate autophagy mechanism with exercise in humans
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Mar-2023The type of exercise can effect autophagy in humans, that in return can be an anti-aging strategy
Endurance Exercise Training May Help Prevent Accumulation of Senescent Cells in Colon Mucosa
Live Forever Club - 20-Mar-2023Age-related increase in inflammatory markers p16 and IL-6 was not observed in endurance athletes
Physical activity, more walk-most promising ways to reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
UC San Diego School of Medicine - 25-Jan-2023Prevention is important as once dementia is diagnosed, it is very difficult to slow or reverse
Gut microbiota in mice influence brain's dopamine levels, influencing the motivation for exercise
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Jan-2023The study highlights the diversity of microbiota and their importance for human health and fitness
American football players age a decade faster than the general population
Independent - 13-Dec-2022Further studies to examine the phenomenon for age-related illnesses among former players
Very short bouts of vigorous activity everyday, reduces the risk of cancer and heart diseases
The University of Sydney - 09-Dec-2022Stepping up the pace while walking or doing the housework with a bit more energy may prolong life
Effects of exercise and blood pressure on mental abilities: an observation
Live Forever Club - 29-Nov-2022Study suggests we should maintain cardiorespiratory fitness early in life to benefit higher cognitive functions later
Increase your lifespan by adding weightlifting exercises to your routine
BBC - 29-Sep-2022Muscle-strengthening exercises make body leaner and bones stronger, leading to a healthier life
Study says you exert more energy when chewing hard to process foods like nuts
University of Manchester - 20-Aug-2022The energetic expenditure is higher when we chew stiffer (sugar-free)gum compared to the softer one
150 mins of intense moderate activity each week found beneficial-weekdays/weekend
Independent - 05-Jul-2022Clocking up physically active minutes more crucial than when the exercise takes place
Same aged old male athletes at higher heart disease risk than female athletes
British Heart Foundation (BHF) - 07-Jun-2022Stiffer aorta and older vascular age in older male athletes when compared to female athletes
Excessive TV time linked to poor heart health irrespective of genetic risk
The Guardian - 24-May-2022Reducing TV time is linked to avoidance of coronary heart diseases
Faster walking associated with longer telomeres, could improve health and lifespan
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-May-2022We know exercise keeps people healthier and this may be just one of the underlying mechanisms
Walking 10,000 steps a day is not the ideal goal for better health and longevity, study finds
University of Massachusetts - 02-Mar-2022Age-old 10,000 steps goal is a bogus; health benefits levelled of at 8000 steps for older adults
Regular exercise keeps your NAD+ up in the muscle even when you are old
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Feb-2022Elderly athletes had similar NAD+ levels as normal young people
A 20-minute exercise daily can prevent heart diseases in your 70s
iNews - 15-Feb-2022Simple fitness routine halves the risk of heart problems in older men - the sooner the better
Exercise paired with intermittent fasting is the best way for fat loss
University of Toronto - 07-Feb-2022Experts share the science, benefits, best timings, and other tips of intermittent fasting
25% of calories burned with exercise are compensated by spending less energy elsewhere
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Oct-2021Calorie compensation can reach up to 50% in obese people - explains why it is so hard to lose fat
Exercise rather than dieting is more important for a longer and healthier life
Independent - 20-Sep-2021Even if you are naturally skinny, you still need to exercise to keep your body healthy
New biological ageing clock based on movement data from a wearable device
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Sep-2021Tracks biological age from physical activity without requiring a blood test
Walking 7000 steps a day is a new target to cut your risk of early death
ScienceAlert - 06-Sep-2021New study on the middle aged finds 10,000 daily steps have no extra benefit on health than 7000 steps
Rugby players experience decline in cognitive function within just one season
BBC - 30-Aug-2021Players saw a decline in both blood flow to brain and cognition, regardless of concussions
Exercise hormone, irisin, protects brain from cognitive decline in mice
EurekAlert! - 20-Aug-2021A novel therapeutic agent for treating Alzheimer's & neurodegenerative disorders
Stay fit with NMN supplements, above and beyond regular exercise
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Jul-2021Exercise & NMN have synergistic effect in boosting aerobic fitness, but long-term effects unknown
A 12-week strength-endurance training lowered senescence proteins in older people
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Jun-2021New study using biomarkers proved the importance of regular exercise again
Playing certain sports can help you live 13% longer than the general population
Medical Xpress - 01-Jun-2021Cricket, rugby, tennis and golf players lived longer; footballers, boxers and jockeys had shorter lives
Quick 10-minute walks everyday can help you live longer
Today - 21-May-2021Walking 5000 steps at once or spaced through out the day may lower risk of death by 32%
3 minutes of exercise every hour extends life by 30%
BBC - 19-May-2021Physical activity cocktails can benefit people who spend long sitting hours
Health benefits from light physical activity and moderate to vigorous activity
Science Daily - 19-May-2021Good news: Multiple ways to achieve the same health benefits from exercise
Men (and, strangely, only men) in physical jobs live longer than their peers
Fight Aging! - 11-May-2021Physically active work life and better lifestyle choices linked to long-term survival in men
You can have too much of a good thing - including exercise
The Scientist - 23-Mar-20212.5 hours of HIIT in a week reduces mitochondrial respiration, meaning less energy for the body
Highest exercise load lead to reduction in intrinsic mitochondrial function
The Scientist - 23-Mar-2021Substantial mitochondrial respiratory impairment is included with excessive exercise
Exercise is better than testosterone to improve artery health in men
WebMD - 23-Feb-2021There's rarely an artificial way to replace exercise
Obesity rivals smoking as a leading cause of cancer
Guardian - 14-Feb-2021Regular exercise & better diet lowers cholesterol and can help in preventing cancer
Lab-grown human muscle showed benefits of exercise
INVERSE - 29-Jan-2021Tissue engineered muscle under simulated exercise prevented chronic inflammation
Benefits of exercise for heart health are limitless
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 13-Jan-2021Highest level of physical activity proved to reduce the chance of dying from heart disease
A quick 11-minute workout can help you live longer
Metro - 07-Jan-2021Moderate exercise for 11-35 minutes counteracts long hours of sitting & improves the lifespan
Step up on staircase to know your heart health
Medical Xpress - 11-Dec-2020Cardiologist suggested an easy and inexpensive 'stairs test' to asses your heart
Study finds link between vigorous exercise and mortality
Psychology Today - 27-Nov-2020Vigorous exercise reduces the risk of dying more than mild to moderate exercise
Exercise recommendations by WHO to avoid early death
YAHOO! - 25-Nov-2020Exercise is the key to fight early death in people who sit for prolonged hours
A 12 minute cardio could gift you a disease-free life
Harvard Gazette - 16-Nov-2020Metabolites in various disease pathways can be altered with a short cardio exercise
Go for a 15 minute 'Awe Walk' to bring positivity
Psychology Today - 03-Nov-2020Simple and cost free awe walks boost positive emotions and prosocial behaviour
Yoga may improve brain health & function
Scientific American - 01-Nov-2020Brain scan show increased grey matter volumes in regions affected by ageing
Metformin with Resistance Training- To do or not to do?
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Oct-2020Metformin might inhibit muscle building but makes gene expression more youthful
Exercise could boost immune cells to help fight cancers
ScienceAlert - 28-Oct-2020Metabolites produced during exercise activate cancer-fighting T cells in mouse models
Spend some more time on your feet to live longer
Science Daily - 13-Oct-2020Light physical activity, including just standing, lowers risk for mortality
Intense exercises may not help you live longer
Medical Dialogues - 04-Oct-2020No difference to mortality risk in elderly who do HIIT or moderate intensity continuous training
Exercise reduces inflammation caused by SASP but not the number of senescent cells
Fight Aging! - 31-Jul-2020Given senolytics are unlikely to ever clear every senescent cell, exercise will still minimise bad effects of those remaining
Limiting screen time could prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases
BBC - 23-Jul-2020Minimize exposure to TV and phones and maximize your health
Boosting Gpld1 protein could have same benefits as exercise
Medical Xpress - 09-Jul-2020I'm sure there's more to exercise than this, but an interesting start to a potential wonder drug
Daily job-related strenuous exercise may shorten your lifespan
Asian News International (ANI) - 20-Jun-2020Maybe too much of a good thing really can be bad for you. That doesn't mean stop exercising!
Sit less and move more to lower risk of cancer death
MD Anderson Cancer Center - 18-Jun-2020Light, moderate, or vigorous physical activities will make a big difference
Endless benefits of exercise also seen in gut microbiome
The Conversation - 16-Jun-2020In both metabolic and physical levels, evidences gear towards positive effects
Is it really possible to train for that 100-year milestone?
BBC - 22-May-2020New concept of 'Centenarian Olympics' allows humans to die young at an old age
Exercise improves blood flow and brain function in over 60s
UT Southwestern Medical Center - 20-May-2020It's never too late to start to exercise - even if your memory has already started to fade
NAD+ more than doubled after 10 weeks of resistance training
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-May-2020Not yet too late to reap the benefits of exercise as seen in middle-aged individuals
Aerobic exercise can reverse effect of ageing on muscle stem cells
INVERSE - 13-Apr-2020Evident in old mice, this exercise can also accelerate muscle tissue repair
Greater step count significantly linked with lower all-cause mortality
Guardian - 24-Mar-2020Doubling from 4,000 to 8,0000 steps halves the risk of death within 10 years
Kneel or squat in your office instead of sitting on the chair all day
Guardian - 10-Mar-2020Likely to provide protection against cardiovascular disease and premature death
Running a marathon improves the health of a runner's arteries
BBC - 07-Jan-2020If you have heart disease or other medical conditions, consult your doctor first
Being active reduces the risk of prostate cancer at old age
Independent - 05-Dec-2019Doesn't have to be vigorous exercises, just moving about is enough
Impact of physical activity on ageing and disease risk
The Conversation - 28-Nov-2019Exercise program enrolled sedentary seniors and improved their memory in 12 weeks
Any amount of running can save you from an early death
Guardian - 04-Nov-2019Frequency makes no big difference - but way too much may be even harmful
Age does not limit the physical performance
Elsevier - 08-Oct-2019As an added bonus exercise also reduced patients' depression and anxiety
Long term physical exercise: protective against cardiovascular disease
Fight Aging! - 07-Oct-2019Better to start exercising regularly at a pre-elderly age
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Exercising and having calorie restrictions could affect bones
News Medical - 11-Sep-2019Mice who exercised and ate less also had a decrease in bone quantity due to the cut in calories
Exercising even a little can have a good impact on your health
Harvard Health Publishing - 10-Sep-2019Every little counts!
Exercising a little can boost longevity for older adults
Guardian - 21-Aug-2019Norwegian review of 36,000 cases links more activity overall with lower risk of death
Sarcopenia during ageing increases mortality riskes
Agência FAPESP - 31-Jul-2019Being physically active and paying attention to consuming protein can prevent sarcopenia
It's never too late to start exercising, even at an older age
Reuters - 18-Jul-2019Spend 150 minutes on exercise per week to lengthen your life span
Exercise protects against cognitive decline in Alzheimer's
Massachusetts General Hospital - 17-Jul-2019If other vascular risk factors are targeted simultaneously, the outcome is better
Exercise may increase lifespan – past activity levels don't matter
Medical News Today - 29-Jun-2019It’s never too late to start exercising, start today and live longer
Exercising during lunch break for fighting obesity
Independent - 06-Jun-2019Encouraging physical activity in the workplace will lead to having more productive employees
First research which associates fast walking pace with a longer lifespan
Evening Standard - 18-May-2019Physical fitness is a better indicator of life expectancy than body mass index (BMI)
Exercise reduces health impact of sitting - but only in those sitting for less than 8 hours per day
American College of Cardiology - 22-Apr-2019With a desk job it's easy to sit 8 hours a day - so crucial to exercise as well as move regularly
Five pensioners who thrive on extreme exercise
Guardian - 07-Apr-2019It's never too late to start exercise
70,000 UK deaths a year caused by too much sitting
Guardian - 26-Mar-2019Tip - drink lots of tea - you have to get up to make it and then again to use the loo!
Starting exercise after 40 still reduces risk of early death
Time - 08-Mar-2019It's never too late to start exercise
30 minute walk at start of day lowers blood pressure
NHS - 21-Feb-2019As effective as some blood pressure medicines (but don't stop without talking to your doctor!)
30 minutes less sitting reduces risk of an early death by 17%
Guardian - 14-Jan-2019Try standing up while watching TV or browsing on your phone
Signalling molecule essential for exercise to reduce abdominal fat
Medical Xpress - 27-Dec-2018No substitute for exercise, yet, but the more we understand the process the better
Lifelong fitness results in a 30 years younger heart
NPR - 10-Dec-2018We all know exercise is good for us - these biomarkers help to explain why
Exercise lengthens telomeres (slows aging)
NHS - 29-Nov-2018Endurance and interval training groups saw telomeres increase by over 3%.
Lack of exercise puts one in four people at risk
BBC - 05-Sep-2018Sedentarism keeps rising in wealthy countries, some recommendations are provided
Activity increases healthspan in older adults
News Medical - 23-Jul-2018150 minutes of walking per week can add 10 years to your life
37% of people in the UK never exercise
Kantar - 05-Apr-2018Just 13% say they exercise regularly (five times per week)
Exercise in old age prevents immune system from declining
BBC - 08-Mar-2018Cyclists in their 80s had the immune systems of 20-year-olds
Hot yoga has no health benefits over other yoga
New Scientist - 19-Jan-2018Yoga are thought to aid relaxation and muscle strengthening
Sarcopenia and CRP
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 16-Jan-2018Everyone experiences some degree of muscle mass loss, sarcopenia, after age 40 or 50
Middle-aged can reverse heart risk with exercise
BBC - 08-Jan-2018Progressive aerobic exercise over the two years saw improvement in heart health
'Sitting is the new smoking' for a reason
Stanford Center on Longevity - 01-Jan-2018Prolonged sitting increases the risk of chronic age related diseases
Doing housework can extend your life
New Scientist - 21-Sep-2017750 minutes walking briskly each week reduced risk of premature death by 36 per cent
Move every half hour to limit effects of sedentary lifestyle
Guardian - 11-Sep-2017Exercise is not enough to ward off the risks of sitting still for long periods of time, regular movement is needed, research shows.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) Can Slow Aging
Care2 - 11-Sep-2017HIIT may actually reduce and reverse longterm damage done to mitochondria
Study Identifies Factors that Affect Frailty
Health in Aging - 05-Sep-2017Preserve strength and exercises that target leg muscles and prevent chronic conditions
Middle-aged workers 'spend more time sitting than pensioners'
BBC - 26-Jun-2017More than seven hours a day of sedentary time increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers
Racket sports may have significant benefits for public health
Harvard Health Publishing - 09-Jun-2017Needs to promote health-enhancing sport programmes among people
What Sitting Down All Day Does To Your Body
Huffington Post - 02-Jun-2017On average we spend almost nine hours a day sat down, but our bodies are designed to move.
An Hour of Running May Add 7 Hours to Your Life
New York Times - 12-Apr-20172 hours running per week for 40 years adds up to about 6 months
Whole-body vibration may be as effective as regular exercise
Kurzweil Network - 16-Mar-2017WBV can mimic the muscle and bone health benefits of regular exercise
Heart repair
New Scientist - 08-Feb-2017Exercise doesn’t just make your heart go faster – it might fix it too
Sedentary lifestyle in older women ‘ages body cells’
BBC - 19-Jan-2017Research on 1,500 women aged 64 to 95.
Quantifying the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Exercise
Fight Aging! - 13-Jan-2017Just one session of moderate exercise can stimulate the immune system
Exercise Differences Do Not Produce Longevity Differences in Identical Twins
Fight Aging! - 21-Dec-2016Life expectancy and exercise are linked robustly in many data sets
Racquet sports, swimming and aerobics tied to lower risk of early death
WebMD - 29-Nov-2016Swimming and aerobics each were associated with a nearly 30 percent lower risk of premature death
How not exercising transforms your brain (VIDEO)
Business Insider - 07-Nov-2016Master athlete’s brains get significantly less blood flow after not exercising for 10 days
This is the amount of exercise you should be doing every day
Independent - 09-Aug-2016Big drop in disease risk up to 5x recommended minimum exercise
Sedentary behaviour and its long-term effects
BBC - 27-Jul-2016An hour of brisk exercising each day can prevent the risks of early death
Reduce your risk of death in next decade by a third
Doctors Lounge - 15-Jun-2016Biggest jump in benefit was achieved at the low level of exercise
Time Spent Sitting and Mortality Rates
Fight Aging! - 28-Mar-2016Sitting responsible for 3.8% of deaths.
Keep moving, live longer
Medical News Today - 26-Feb-2016Doesn’t have to be exercise – even washing the dishes or sweeping the floor is better than sitting at a desk.
Weekend-only workouts ‘still give an important health boost’
NHS - 10-Jan-2016Any activity reduces risk of death from any cause or cardiovascular disease.
Minimal exercise increases life expectancy of over-60s
Express - 03-Aug-2015150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity may discourage some people
Exercising reduces biological age by up to 25 years
New York Times - 01-Jul-2015Regular exercises have cardiovascular fitness age
Elderly people who exercise live five years longer
BBC - 15-May-2015People doing three hours of exercise a week lived around five years longer
Swiss activity increases brain power and life expectancy
Le News - 21-Jan-2015Correlation between nature and lower levels of mental distress
Researchers Find Significant Link between Daily Activity and Vascular Health
Healio - 02-Jan-2015Even a few days of inactivity can decrease function in certain vessels
Muscle Mass Beats BMI as Longevity Predictor
Scientific American - 20-Mar-2014More muscle meant better odds of survival.
Physical activity and gain in life expectancy quantified
Harvard Gazette - 06-Nov-20121.8 years extra life for 75 minutes of brisk walking per week
Too Much Running Tied to Shorter Life Span
WebMD - 01-Apr-2012Running more than two to three hours per week reduces life expectancy
