Moderate Exercise Lowers Mortality Risk Most Significantly

New 30-year twin study shows that “more” exercise may not mean “better” for longevity

Topline

A 30-year Finnish twin study finds that moderate levels of leisure-time physical activity offer the greatest longevity benefits—cutting mortality risk by 7%—while high-intensity activity offers no added survival advantage and may even accelerate biological aging.

Study Details

Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, examined how di…