Shocked no one went back to a classic from Paffenbarger. Harvard Alumni Study, though outcome was mortality not "health". My takeaway from this study is "exercise forgives other sins" to some extent. https://t.co/6b2HABUWgv (paywall, happy to email full text to folks though) https://t.co/UBNn7eOWoZ https://t.co/U7JHDQ41jH
Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni.
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Discussions emphasize the significance of the study, with many citing the classic Harvard Alumni Study to support the idea that even moderate activity like stair climbing can impact longevity. Words like 'really cool approach,' 'study says,' and references to historical research show enthusiasm and a desire to emphasize the importance of physical activity for health and lifespan extension.
Most discussions strongly agree with the positive correlation between physical activity and longevity highlighted in the study.
Posts show high interest, referencing classic literature, studies, and emphasizing the importance of everyday activity for health.
Users are actively engaging by sharing related research, personal interpretations, and calling for behavioral changes, indicating thoughtful contributions.
Discussions often mention practical implications like taking stairs, suggesting the study’s findings could influence individual lifestyle choices and public health messages.
Abstract in brief
- The study looked at over 16,900 Harvard alumni aged 35 to 74 and found that those who engaged in physical activities like walking, stair climbing, and sports had lower chances of dying from all causes, especially heart and lung diseases.
- Increasing physical activity up to about 3500 kcal per week was linked to the biggest decrease in mortality risk, with more active individuals (expending 2000+ kcal weekly) having a 25-33% lower death rate than less active participants.
- Even after considering other factors (like smoking, hypertension, weight gain, or family history), physically active alumni still showed significantly lower mortality, and by age 80, exercise could add roughly 1 to over 2 extra years of life compared to being sedentary.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyR S Paffenbarger Jr et al. N Engl J Med. 1986 Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni
Old news but good news! Take the stairs! #physicalactivity #health #active #everydayactivity Paffenbarger et al. (1986). Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni. The New England journal of medicine. 314(10):605-613. https://t.co/lmhb76w1qO
@Clemz296 @CanuDidier @vivelevloParis1 @Buche_35 @Antoleb @RasLeScoot @LaREM_AN @Conseil_Etat @ParisEnSelle Ah mais c'est pas "je pense", c'est "les études disent", j'ai cité https://t.co/PzFJXfKWgS, mais on peut aussi citer https://t.co/aOnMT89O4M, ou https://t.co/sNUG5JjpYk, ou https://t.co/5NhRhsicNM, ou https://t.co/iVenr7dvzw, et j'en passe.
N Engl J Med . 1986 Mar 6;314(10):605-13. doi: 10.1056/NEJM198603063141003. Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni R S Paffenbarger Jr, R T Hyde, A L Wing, C C Hsieh
一日1万歩はここからきてるらしいです Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni https://t.co/ifHxWbtYq9 1日300kcal以上のエネルギーを消費するくらい動けってことで、全部歩いたら約1万歩って計算みたいです
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一日1万歩はここからきてるらしいです Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni https://t.co/ifHxWbtYq9 1日300kcal以上のエネルギーを消費するくらい動けってことで、全部歩いたら約1万歩って計算みたいです
N Engl J Med . 1986 Mar 6;314(10):605-13. doi: 10.1056/NEJM198603063141003. Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni R S Paffenbarger Jr, R T Hyde, A L Wing, C C Hsieh
R S Paffenbarger Jr et al. N Engl J Med. 1986 Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni
A really cool approach to increase physical activity- builds on some classic literature https://t.co/VQ4btx1CVh https://t.co/s6Bampmdal
Shocked no one went back to a classic from Paffenbarger. Harvard Alumni Study, though outcome was mortality not "health". My takeaway from this study is "exercise forgives other sins" to some extent. https://t.co/6b2HABUWgv (paywall, happy to email full text to folks though) https://t.co/UBNn7eOWoZ https://t.co/U7JHDQ41jH
R S Paffenbarger Jr,at al.N Engl J Med. 1986 Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni
6)Paffenbarger RS Jr et al: Physical activity, all-cause mortality and longevity of college alumni. N Engl J Med 1986;314:605-613 https://t.co/3zmnxQ4tzN
@Clemz296 @CanuDidier @vivelevloParis1 @Buche_35 @Antoleb @RasLeScoot @LaREM_AN @Conseil_Etat @ParisEnSelle Ah mais c'est pas "je pense", c'est "les études disent", j'ai cité https://t.co/PzFJXfKWgS, mais on peut aussi citer https://t.co/aOnMT89O4M, ou https://t.co/sNUG5JjpYk, ou https://t.co/5NhRhsicNM, ou https://t.co/iVenr7dvzw, et j'en passe.
Old news but good news! Take the stairs! #physicalactivity #health #active #everydayactivity Paffenbarger et al. (1986). Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni. The New England journal of medicine. 314(10):605-613. https://t.co/lmhb76w1qO