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by tomq 3264 days ago
This study is completely disconnected from biological reality. Exercise is the only general-purpose life-extending intervention we know of with certainty. See for yourself: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_exercise
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"Some studies indicate that exercise may increase life expectancy and the overall quality of life"

Or, as some would have it, "with certainty".

There is also mounting evidence that running a consistent caloric deficit can increase your life expectancy

[1] http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170601-the-secret-to-a-lon...