Spanish research team: Encouraging regular exercise is essential at all ages
“Exercise for more than 150 minutes per week, death risk ↓ 22%… effect is greater in older people”
Spanish research team: Encouraging regular exercise is essential at all ages
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Joo-young = Research has shown that engaging in more than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (PA) a week can reduce the risk of death from all causes by an average of 22%, and that the effect of exercise on preventing death is greater in the elderly. came out
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On the 22nd, Professor David Martinez-Gomes’ team at the University of Madrid School of Medicine in Spain tracked the amount of exercise and risk of death of 2 million adults in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Taiwan for 11 years and obtained these results in the American Medical Association journal JAMA Network Open. He said.
The research team said that the association between physical activity and mortality risk remained consistent throughout adult life, and that encouraging regular physical activity at all stages of adult life is essential for healthy aging and extension of lifespan.
There is strong evidence that physical activity above the recommended amount for health can reduce the risk of death, but it is not clear whether this association varies with age.
The research team found that physical activity tends to decrease with age, but the absolute risk of death increases, and although the cause of death also varies depending on age, physical activity guidelines (150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, 75 to 150 minutes of high-intensity physical activity) pointed out that the same applies.
In this study, the research team used health survey databases in the US, UK, China, and Taiwan to track the association between meeting physical activity guidelines and the risk of death by age group among 2,011,186 people aged 20 to 97 for an average of 11.5 years. did it The total number of deaths during this period was 177,436.
As a result of the analysis, the risk of death was 22% lower for people who did more than the recommended amount of physical activity per week than for those who did not exercise, and the mortality prevention effect was found to be greater the greater the amount of exercise and in older age groups.
Compared to the group that did not exercise the recommended amount per week, the risk of death was 14% lower in the group that exercised the recommended amount, 22% lower in the group that exercised twice the recommended amount, 25% lower in the group that exercised 3 times the recommended amount, and 26% lower in the group that exercised 4 times the recommended amount per week. % was found to be low.
Additionally, when exercising more than the recommended amount, the reduction in risk of death by age group was 16% in those in their 20s, but 22% in those over 80.
The research team said that the association between physical activity and mortality risk remained consistent throughout life, which contrasts with the association between other factors such as education level, smoking, drinking, weight, high blood pressure, and diabetes, and mortality risk, which decreases with age. It said it supported current guidelines recommending the same amount of physical activity for all age groups.
◆ 출처 : JAMA Network Open, : David Martinez-Gomez et al., ‘Physical Activity and All-Cause Mortality by Age in 4 Multinational Megacohorts’, http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.46802?utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_term=112124
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**How does the research discussed shed light on the different physiological mechanisms by which exercise impacts aging in younger compared to older adults?**
## World Today News Presents: The Longevity Equation – Exercise & Aging
**Welcome!** Today, we’re delving into groundbreaking research highlighting the crucial role of physical activity in extending lifespan, particularly for our aging population. We’re joined by two esteemed guests:
* **Dr. Emily Carter, Ph.D., Gerontologist and Exercise Physiologist:** Dr. Carter brings expertise in the physiological effects of exercise on aging and the unique challenges faced by older adults.
* **Professor David Lee, M.D., Epidemiologist:** Professor Lee specializes in public health research, including analyzing large-scale studies on lifestyle factors and mortality risk.
**Part 1: The Power of Movement Across the Lifespan**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Carter, the research from Spain shows a significant reduction in mortality risk for individuals engaging in regular physical activity. This effect is particularly pronounced in older adults. What are some key mechanisms behind this phenomenon, and how do they vary across different age groups?
* **Dr. Carter:**
* **Interviewer:** Professor Lee, the study emphasizes the consistent benefit of exercise across all age groups. How does this finding challenge traditional approaches to public health recommendations? Should our exercise guidelines be tailored based on age, or is a “one size fits all” approach still appropriate?
* **Professor Lee:**
**Part 2: Overcoming Barriers to Exercise in Later Life**
* **Interviewer:** Professor Lee, the article mentions that physical activity tends to decline with age. What are some of the main reasons behind this trend, and what strategies can be implemented to overcome these barriers and encourage older adults to stay active?
* **Professor Lee:**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Carter, many older adults may experience physical limitations that make traditional forms of exercise challenging. What alternative or modified exercise regimes can be safely and effectively recommended for this population?
* **Dr. Carter:**
**Part 3: Looking Ahead: Implications for a Healthier Future**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Carter, based on these findings, what are some key messages you would like to convey to older adults and their families regarding the importance of maintaining physical activity?
* **Dr. Carter:**
* **Interviewer:** Professor Lee, how can policymakers and public health initiatives utilize this research to promote healthier aging and reduce the burden of age-related diseases?
* **Professor Lee:**
**Closing Remarks**
Thank you to our guests, Dr. Carter and Professor Lee, for their valuable insights. Remember, adopting a physically active lifestyle is a powerful tool for healthy aging and extending lifespan. We encourage everyone, regardless of age, to prioritize regular exercise as a cornerstone of a healthier, more fulfilling life.
**[End of interview]**
