News-Medical.Net January 22, 2026
Mixing activities such as walking, running, and strength training may be linked to longer life, even when total exercise time stays the same, according to long-term cohort data.
In a recent study published in the journal BMJ Medicine, researchers used an extensive long-term dataset comprising more than 111,000 adults followed for three decades to investigate whether engaging in a wider variety of physical activities is associated with health benefits distinct from simply doing more exercise.
The study used data from two major prospective cohorts to examine mortality outcomes by exercise habits, finding that while total physical activity is strongly linked to reduced mortality, the diversity of that activity is independently associated with significantly lower risk, particularly among individuals who already...
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