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Walking and biological age[edit]
They also previously showed that just 10 minutes of brisk walking a day could increase a person's life expectancy by up to three years . Now these scientists have harnessed genetic data to confirm that what they say is a causal link . Walking does not require special training or equipment , and the researchers suggest it could be used more frequently in treatments as a way to improve health when appropriate . “ Although we have previously shown that walking pace is a very strong predictor of health status, we have not been able to confirm that adopting a fast walking pace actually leads to better healthsays Tom Yates, a kinesiologist at the University of Leicester.
In this study we used the information contained in people's genetic profiles to show that a faster walking pace is likely to lead to a younger biological age , as measured by telomeres ." The importance Estonia Phone Number List of telomeres The experts used the UK Biobank database and obtained records for 405,981 middle-aged people . Their analysis suggested a causal link between brisk walking and telomere length , independent of any physical activity. The difference between those classified as fast and slow walkers was a difference of 16 years , based on telomere length, the scientists write in their research paper.
This suggests that measures such as habitually slower walking speed are an easy way to identify people at higher risk for chronic disease or unhealthy aging, and that intensity of activity may play an important role in optimizing interventions ," Paddy said. Dempsey, study leader . Telomeres are the ends of chromosomes that protect them from damage , and for that reason, they are at the center of much research on the effects of aging . As our cells divide, the telomeres shorten and ultimately prevent the cell from dividing further , making them what is known as a senescent cell. As we get older, telomeres naturally shorten. Bdkhairul0 (talk) 08:43, 10 January 2023 (UTC)
