The saying goes that golf is a game of a lifetime, but a recent study shows that golf is actually a reason for that lifetime extending. Scientists in Edinburgh, Scotland — please ignore the obvious correlation to golf’s ancestry — say that playing more golf can help extend your life.
David Reid of CNBC brought this glorious revelation to our attention.
People who play golf could live five years longer than those who don’t according to new research from Scotland.
Scientists in Edinburgh claimed the sport was helpful in preventing 40 different chronic diseases as well as offering improved mental health.
Researchers reviewed 5,000 studies into golf and found while it had health benefits for people of all ages, the gains were more pronounced among older players.
Golf was seen to aid balance and improve muscle strength but was also found likely to improve cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic health.
Dr. Andrew Murray, from the physical activity for health research center at Edinburgh University, said Wednesday that regular golf can help players beat official recommended levels for physical activity.
“Evidence suggests golfers live longer than non-golfers, enjoying improvements in cholesterol levels, body composition, wellness, self-esteem and self-worth,” he said in the report’s release.
The study claimed playing golf could also help those who suffer chronic diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer and stroke.
There you have it. If you want to live longer, you should play more golf.
[CNBC.com]
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