How to live longer: As little as 15 minutes of daily activity could add on three years

During the follow-up period there were 88 deaths in the first cohort group and 18,122 deaths in the other group.

The researchers noted that the risk of death reduced in response to the level of exercise.

“Compared to those who were inactive, older adults with low, medium and high activity levels had a 22 percent, 28 percent and 35 percent lower risk of death, respectively,” said the researchers.

Dr Hupin added: “These studies show that the more physical activity older adults do, the greater the health benefit.