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Height: | Fitness Level, Not Body Fat, May Be Stronger Predictor Of Longevity For Older Adults Quote: Fitness Level, Not Body Fat, May Be Stronger Predictor Of Longevity For Older Adults (Science Daily)
Adults over age 60 who had higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness lived longer than unfit adults, independent of their levels of body fat, according to a new study. Previous studies have provided evidence that obesity and physical inactivity each can produce a higher risk of death in middle-aged adults. Whether this is also true for older adults is uncertain, according to background ... published Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:06:32 GMT More... | Have a read of the article and post your comments here.
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