Sedentary lifestyle for 20 years is associated with a two times risk of premature death as compared to those who lead a healthy life, according to a new study.
“Our findings imply that to get the maximum health benefits of physical activity in terms of protection against premature all-cause and cardiovascular death, you need to continue being physically active,” said the study's author Trine Moholdt from the Norwegian University.
This study aimed to assess how changes in physical activity over 22 years were related to subsequent death from all causes and cardiovascular disease.
“Our data indicate that you can compensate for a previously inactive lifestyle and the sooner you get active, the sooner you will see positive results,” said Moholdt.
The study was presented at the ESC Congress 2019 in Paris. —
