A study of 80,000 adults over nine years found that racquet sports like table tennis and badminton cut mortality risk by 47% and cardiovascular death by 56%. The combination of upper and lower body work, aerobic demand, and quick reflexes seems to be the key.
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There's a sport that if you were to play it will reduce your risk of dying by 47%. A team of European and Australian researchers analyzed health data from over 80,000 people from the age of 30 to 98 over 9 years, and here's what they found: significant reduction in all-cause mortality in several sports. In 4th place, we have cycling with a 15% reduction. In 3rd place, aerobics with a 27% reduction, and swimming with 28%. But there's one that really stands out from the rest. These researchers found that playing racquet Sports can reduce your risk of dying by a whopping 47%, and it also reduces cardiovascular death by 56%. These sports engage both the upper and the lower body. They require fast reflexes, are highly aerobic and strategic, which engages the brain and keeps you young. So whether it's table tennis, badminton, or something else, if you want to live a longer, healthier life, it might be time to pick up a racket and hit the courts. If you found this helpful, make sure to share it. Check out my profile because I post a video like this every single day.