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Can 150 minutes of physical activity a week help extend lifespan in older adults?

January 28, 2025

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Research shows that regular exercise can reduce all-cause mortality. Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images

A physically active lifestyle late in life is linked to aging well.
A new article published by the Canadian Medical Association reports getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can increase an older person’s independence, as well as cognitive and mental well-being.
People who exercise 150 minutes each week reduce their risk of all-cause mortality by 31%, according to the…

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