Southeastern Integrative Health and Wellness

Which type of exercise is the most effective at preventing death?

This observational study, which tracked over 170,000 people over 30 years, showed that the people that walked the most had a 17% lower risk for all cause mortality (death). People that engaged in a diverse set of exercise types was linked to an even lower risk of death at 19%.

This one change to your exercise routine could add years to your life Mixing up your workouts might be the real secret to a longer life. Long-term research tracking over 100,000 people for more than three decades suggests that doing a variety of physical activities—rather than just more of the same—can significantly lower the risk of death. Interestingly, the bene...