Olympic medalists live longer than the general population, according to a new study published in BMJ.
The researchers compared the longevity of medalists from different countries, disciplines of sport and amount of physical contact involved in the sport. Their nationality made almost no difference to their longevity, making the researchers believe they have a "survival advantage" because of meeting physical activity guidelines.
The researchers compared the longevity of medalists from different countries, disciplines of sport and amount of physical contact involved in the sport. Their nationality made almost no difference to their longevity, making the researchers believe they have a "survival advantage" because of meeting physical activity guidelines.
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