Study title and authors:
Effects of walking on mortality among nonsmoking retired men
Hakim AA, Petrovitch H, Burchfiel CM, Ross GW, Rodriguez BL, White LR, Yano K, Curb JD, Abbott RD.
Division of Biostatistics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville 22908, USA.
This paper can be accessed at: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199801083380204#t=abstract
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For 12 years the study examined the association between walking and mortality rates in 707 nonsmoking
retired men, aged 61 to 81 years.
retired men, aged 61 to 81 years.The study found:
(a) The men who walked less than one mile per day had twice the death rate of the men who walked more than two miles per day.
(b) The men who walked less than one mile per day had over three times the incidence of heart disease than the men who walked more than two miles per day.
(c) The men who walked less than one mile per day had over two and a half times the incidence of cancer than the men who walked more than two miles per day.
To conclude: The findings of the study indicate that regular walking is associated with a lower overall mortality rate for elder men. Encouraging elderly people to walk may benefit their health.
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Baked Herb Perch Fillets
Ingredients:
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• 1 lb yellow perch (walleye or pike) fillets
• 1/2 c olive oil• 1/2 t basil leaves
• 1/2 t oregano
• 1/4 t garlic
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Arrange the yellow perch fillets in baking pan. Spread oil, basil, oregano and garlic over the fillets. Bake 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
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