Activity and Enhanced Quality of Life
Researchers with the University of Cambridge have recently published a study that suggests those leading a more active lifestyle might report having a higher quality of life.
From physical activity to diets, time spent outdoors, connection with a social circle, there are many areas that researchers have focused on to see how they might link up with a higher quality of life in a variety of ways.
In the recent study researchers discovered that there was a lower quality of life to be seen for those who spent less time being physically active over a certain age.
Regardless of the stage in life an individual is at they reiterated the importance to try and stay active and decrease that time of sedentary living.
This isn't the first time that a study has reminded us about the potential dangers that could come along with too much down time or sedentary living and reminding us again that there might be positive impacts seen with getting out more and staying active.
Getting more active might mean spending more time in nature, having more of a sense of purpose, feeling more connected to the community and a social circle or tribe of friends and family. It is no surprise that this could be seen to be correlated with positive benefits in life as these researchers have recently concluded. Several ways that adults might seek to be more active in their lives could include going for more walks, starting a new sport, or even taking up gardening.
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Sources:
https://www.wsbradio.com/news/local/study-finds-that-older-adults-who-remain-active-have-higher-quality-life/FM6UKXD5FNCSDIQUPZC7NZVUJM/
https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/28/health/moderate-physical-activity-cancer-death-risk-wellness/index.html
There's definitely something to that! We notice we feel better about ourselves and life in general during the late spring and summer when we are active in the garden and yard... and not so much in the winter when we're cooped up inside, usually sitting still.