A racquet sports study shows a possible link to longevity!
If you want to increase your health span and lifespan, it’s time to hit the courts. So, if you’ve been thinking about joining the pickleball craze or finally getting back on the tennis court, consider this your sign to hit the courts this spring. There’s some pretty strong evidence that racquet sports, from tennis to pickleball, can increase your longevity.
Around the time of last year’s US Open, a 2018 study resurfaced on social media. This study showed researchers observed 8,577 Danish residents aged 29 to 93 from 1991 to 2017. They found that those who regularly played tennis lived an average of 10 years longer than their sedentary counterparts. There are, of course, some limitations to this study, but this has prompted many more studies on the subject. Since then, many more have come out, expounding the fact that tennis and pickleball not only improve your longevity but also help fight off many diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
So, here is your tip of the month: Get off your couch, and stop watching Emily in Paris or Reacher. Get outside and enjoy some fresh air and a little vitamin D, and get moving. Stay healthy, and I hope to see you at the courts…
