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Reduced Disability and Mortality Among Aging Runners

Eliza F. Chakravarty

Archives of Internal Medicine · 2008 · 295 citations · 53 references

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Abstract

Vigorous exercise (running) at middle and older ages is associated with reduced disability in later life and a notable survival advantage.

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