N Engl J Med March 1986 PMID 3945246

Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni.

R S Paffenbarger, R T Hyde, A L Wing, C C Hsieh

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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.

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Most discussions strongly agree with the positive correlation between physical activity and longevity highlighted in the study.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, referencing classic literature, studies, and emphasizing the importance of everyday activity for health.

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Users are actively engaging by sharing related research, personal interpretations, and calling for behavioral changes, indicating thoughtful contributions.

ImpactHigh impact

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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Tanya Halliday, PhD, RD
@NutritionNerd · X

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

Sep 5, 2022 · 6 likes · 9,233 followers View post →
歌島大輔@日本一の整形外科医YouTube(22万人)
@pedro0507 · X

R S Paffenbarger Jr et al. N Engl J Med. 1986 Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni

Dec 12, 2022 · 2 likes · 9,660 followers View post →
Green Health Partnership Dundee
@HealthDundee · X

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

Dec 5, 2019 · 2 likes · 632 followers View post →
Mathieu
@slasherfun · X

@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.

May 24, 2020 · 1 like · 2,105 followers View post →
仲松睦@岡山市役所近くの整体
@fX3FL2PD3bi5rF9 · X

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

Dec 27, 2022 · 1 like · 331 followers View post →
bill brown
@billbro62863247 · X

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

Jun 5, 2023 · 1 like · 94 followers View post →

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bill brown
@billbro62863247 · X

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

Jun 5, 2023 · 1 like · 94 followers View post →
仲松睦@岡山市役所近くの整体
@fX3FL2PD3bi5rF9 · X

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

Dec 27, 2022 · 1 like · 331 followers View post →
歌島大輔@日本一の整形外科医YouTube(22万人)
@pedro0507 · X

R S Paffenbarger Jr et al. N Engl J Med. 1986 Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni

Dec 12, 2022 · 2 likes · 9,660 followers View post →
Long Lab
@longlabstanford · X

A really cool approach to increase physical activity- builds on some classic literature https://t.co/VQ4btx1CVh https://t.co/s6Bampmdal

Oct 12, 2022 · 3,285 followers View post →
Tanya Halliday, PhD, RD
@NutritionNerd · X

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

Sep 5, 2022 · 6 likes · 9,233 followers View post →
歌島大輔@日本一の整形外科医YouTube(22万人)
@pedro0507 · X

R S Paffenbarger Jr,at al.N Engl J Med. 1986 Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni

Jul 19, 2022 · 9,660 followers View post →
腹を括ったハリネズミ
@Diet_hedgehog · X

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

Aug 17, 2021 · 18 followers View post →
Mathieu
@slasherfun · X

@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.

May 24, 2020 · 1 like · 2,105 followers View post →
Green Health Partnership Dundee
@HealthDundee · X

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

Dec 5, 2019 · 2 likes · 632 followers View post →