Performance on exercise test predicts risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer

Friday, December 7, 2018 - 18:10 in Health & Medicine

Performance on an exercise test predicts the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other causes, a new study finds. Good performance on the test equates to climbing three floors of stairs very fast, or four floors fast, without stopping. The findings underline the importance of fitness for longevity.

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