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Even a low-dose of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity reduces mortality by 22% in adults aged ≥60 years: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

David HupinFrédéric RocheVincent GremeauxJean-Claude ChatardMathieu OriolJean-Michel GaspozJean-Claude BarthélémyPascal Edouard
Published in: British journal of sports medicine (2015)
A dose of MVPA below current recommendations reduced mortality by 22% in older adults. A further increase in physical activity dose improved these benefits in a linear fashion. Older adults should be encouraged to include even low doses of MVPA in their daily lives.
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