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Effect of physical activity on health in twins: a 30-yr longitudinal study.

Medicine and science in sports and exercise - 1 Apr 2010

Waller Katja, Kujala Urho M, Kaprio Jaakko, Koskenvuo Markku, Rantanen Taina

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PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether persistent leisure-time physical activity, adjusted for genetic liability and childhood experiences, protects against chronic diseases, early signs of disability, and loss of life satisfaction. METHODS: From 5663 healthy adult twin pairs, we identified 146 pairs who were discordant for both intensity and volume of leisure physical activity in 1975 and...

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PMID: 19952836
DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181bdeea3

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