Reduce your risk of premature death by about 40% with this lifestyle change

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - A new analysis that included 85 studies and data from 7 million people around the world revealed that regular exercise that increases the heart rate and breathing may reduce the risk of premature death by up to 40%. Based on the study results, Gregory Mielke, study co-author and lecturer at the School of Public Health at the University of Queensland in Australia, found that “physical activity may be more important for long-term health than we previously thought.”

Ruyi Yu, a doctoral student in public health at the University of Brisbane, pointed out that age did not make a difference, as even those who start exercising at an advanced age can improve their chances of living longer. She pointed out that the positive effect of physical activity was sometimes stronger among the elderly, as it could lead to an additional reduction in the risk of death by between 10% and 15%, especially since these people often face multiple health problems.

For his part, Milkie said, "This confirms that there is no time to start practicing physical activity, and that starting at any stage of adulthood can lead to a longer and healthier life." As for Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of cardiovascular prevention and public health at National Jewish Health in Denver, who was not involved in the study, he did not find these results surprising, because physical activity is like magic, and exercise reduces the risk of death in a way that cannot be achieved with medications.

But to a certain extent, the study was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on Thursday, and was described as “one of the most comprehensive analyzes ever conducted on physical activity from early adulthood.” Milky explained that what distinguishes this study is that it reviewed research that monitored physical activity at multiple stages over time, which allowed the analysis of long-term patterns.

And linking it to the risk of death, such as: Data analysis found that adherence to the recommendations of the World Health Organization had a clear impact on reducing the risk of premature death. These recommendations include: The Mayo Clinic explained that intense exercise raises the heart rate quickly, and the person begins to sweat within minutes.

The most notable results were for the most active people, as these were: People who did moderate exercise for 300 minutes or more per week enjoyed the best benefits. People who were previously inactive and then started exercising regularly had a 22% reduction in the risk of premature death.

The study also showed that people who engaged in regular physical activity during their free time had a 27% lower risk of premature death. Activity is key Mielke said that adhering to official recommendations for physical activity is ideal, but it is not the only way to improve health. People should start moving, that is, doing physical activity, even if it is less than recommended, because it may make a tangible difference in reducing the risk of premature death and improving quality of life.

"Even people who did not reach the recommended levels of activity, but did maintain some level of movement, had a lower risk of premature death than those who remained inactive," Mielke noted. Dr. Freeman said it's important to start exercising gradually, especially if you're not used to exercising, and of course after consulting your doctor.

The goal is to walk briskly for 30 minutes daily, pointing out that resistance exercises can be added to raise the level of exercise and achieve greater benefit. Freeman explained that resistance exercises should be combined with sports such as walking, cycling, swimming, or jogging, by: