Scientists share one easy swap you can start doing today that could help you live longer

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 06:23

A man, sitting on a couch with a dog, points a remote control at a TV. — A new study suggested the more TV you watch, the worse your health in older age.
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People who watch lots of TV are more likely to be unhealthy as they age, a study found.
But swapping just an hour of TV for a walk could help you age better, the scientists said.
By 2050, 20% of the world's population is projected to be over 65, making healthy aging particularly important.

Watching less TV might help you live longer, new research suggests.

Researchers from the Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health investigated how sedentary behavior and light physical activity affected people's chances of aging healthily.