Exercise and life expectancy in middle-aged and older adults
This study looks at how exercise routines affect life expectancy in middle-aged and older adults who were not very active. By tracking your health and exercise habits, researchers hope to learn more about the benefits of becoming more active.
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Who can take part
- You must be enrolled in the PLCO cancer screening study.
- At the start, you reported little or no exercise (less than 1 day per week, each session under 15 minutes).
- You completed a follow-up exercise survey within 5 years of your first report.
- You have no serious heart conditions, including uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart failure, or irregular heartbeat.
- You have no cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) or severe infections.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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