Here's yet another reason to exercise: Austrian researchers found higher levels of physical activity are linked to reduced mortality. And the more activity, the better.
For light- to moderate intensity activities of daily living—think housework, gardening, stair climbing, walking and bicycling for transportation—an increase of one hour per week compared to no physical activity was associated with a reduction in mortality of four percent.
Meeting the World Trade Organization's recommended level of 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity is associated with a reduction in mortality of 10 percent. And for vigorous exercise and sports, that reduction jumps to 22 percent.
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