The combination of regular exercise, a strong social network and not smoking adds an average of five years to a woman’s life and six years for men, according to a study in BMJ that followed people in their mid-70s and older for 18 years. Swedish researches said the biggest factor in longevity was physical activity and that people who exercised regularly lived an average of two years longer than those who did not. WebMD (8/30)
Regular exercise is a key to longevity, study says
September 1, 2012 By
