Research showing benefits of swimming

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Source: July/August 2009 issue of AARP magazine. Findings: 40,000 men followed for 32 years. During that time swimmers had a 50% lower death rate than all others. Conclusion: Keep swimming!!
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  • Former Member
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    Now to find the original study. I am interested in how a 90-y-o man could be followed up for 32 years. Good observation. :) Perhaps backtracked for 32 years :D It would be interesting to know which type of swimmers live longer: the fitness type, or the competitive :confused:
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  • Former Member
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    Now to find the original study. I am interested in how a 90-y-o man could be followed up for 32 years. Good observation. :) Perhaps backtracked for 32 years :D It would be interesting to know which type of swimmers live longer: the fitness type, or the competitive :confused:
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