For this study, researchers analyzed data from the Nurses’ Health Study of more than 45,000 people age 50 or older in 1992 who were also free of chronic disease, according to the study published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Network Open.
On the other hand, adding two hours of light physical activity at work added a 6% increase in the odds of healthy aging.
Replacing one hour of sitting to watch TV with light physical activity at home or work was associated with better chances of healthy aging, the study showed.
More activity and less sitting while watching TV may give you a better chance at healthy aging, a new study showed.
“You’re missing out on all that physical activity, which is truly an unbelievable way to reduce cardiovascular risk and blood pressure,” Freeman said.
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