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The health-related benefits of exercise have not yet translated into a proven causal relationship with longevity.
While exercise is beneficial, its direct impact on longevity remains unproven.
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Consequently, the undisputed health-related benefits of exercise have yet to translate into any proven causal relationship with longevity.
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Is physical activity a cause of longevity? It is not as straightforward as some would believe. A critical analysis
Urho M. Kujala · British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2018
DOI 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098639
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