Older people who take more steps every day—like walking around their neighborhood—live longer, and every extra 1,000 steps makes a noticeable difference.

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Device-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Relation to Cardiovascular Diseases and All-Cause Mortality: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

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2023 Mar

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Device-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Relation to Cardiovascular Diseases and All-Cause Mortality: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

Score: 39

DOI: 10.1016/j.focus.2022.100054

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