Exercising during adolescence may reduce the risk of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
Nearly 75,000 women provided detailed information about their physical activity between the ages of 13 and 19. Current lifestyle and medical factors including diet, body mass index and chronic disease history were also collected.
The researchers then tracked mortality outcomes for an average of more than 12 years. Overall, women who participated in exercise as teenagers had lower odds of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease as adults. Women who participated in exercise both in their adolescent and adult lives had a 20 percent lower risk for death from all causes.
The lead author says these results, “support the importance of promoting exercise participation in adolescence to reduce mortality in later life and highlight the critical need for the initiation of disease prevention early in life.” I’m Dr. Cindy Haines of HealthDay TV… with news from today that can lead to healthy tomorrows.
Nearly 75,000 women provided detailed information about their physical activity between the ages of 13 and 19. Current lifestyle and medical factors including diet, body mass index and chronic disease history were also collected.
The researchers then tracked mortality outcomes for an average of more than 12 years. Overall, women who participated in exercise as teenagers had lower odds of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease as adults. Women who participated in exercise both in their adolescent and adult lives had a 20 percent lower risk for death from all causes.
The lead author says these results, “support the importance of promoting exercise participation in adolescence to reduce mortality in later life and highlight the critical need for the initiation of disease prevention early in life.” I’m Dr. Cindy Haines of HealthDay TV… with news from today that can lead to healthy tomorrows.
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