Objectives Physical inactivity is a risk factor for premature mortality and several non-communicable diseases. The purpose of this study was to estimate the global burden associated with physical ...

Studies confirm that exercise is the most effective form of prevention. By engaging in prescribed physical activity, society could save hundreds of billions of dollars in reduced healthcare costs ...

Walking more could add as many as 11 years to your life, a recent study has found. Here’s how it can impact you if you are ...

If the 25% of the population over 40 who are least active could increase movement to match the top 25%, the study found, they could increase their lifespan by 11 years. “The greatest gain in lifetime ...

This life table was based on the National Center for Health Statistics’ mortality ... how movement could be linked to longevity. “Physical inactivity is associated with the development of ...