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
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Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Lee’s main research interest is in the role of physical activity in promoting health and preventing chronic disease. This extends to characteristics associated with a physically active way of life, such as the maintenance of ideal body weight. She also is concerned with issues relating to women’s health.
Visit website: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/imin-lee/
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1.8 years extra life for 75 minutes of brisk walking per week