Reduced Disability and Mortality Among Aging Runners
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- 11 August 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of Internal Medicine
- Vol. 168 (15), 1638-1646
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.168.15.1638
Abstract
Age-adjusted death rates have reached record lows and life expectancy has reached record highs in recent years,1 likely due to a combination of behavior and societal changes as well as improved medical and surgical therapies. With the rise in life expectancy, it becomes necessary to focus on improving the quality of life and functional abilities as people reach older ages. Regular exercise, including running, may contribute to improved health among older adults.2-7Keywords
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