Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
How many steps per day are enough to promote health and longevity in older adults?
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How many steps per day are enough to promote health and longevity in older adults?
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 03:00 AM
Physical activity is associated with longevity, even in the very old
Professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse explains why physical activity is important for health and summarises recent research that indicates the commonly recommended 10,000 steps per day may not be necessary in older adults
Since the 1950s, when it was discovered bus drivers didn’t live as long as their bus conductor counterparts, researchers have repeatedly proven exerc
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