December 20, 2010

High Activity Staves Off Pounds, Especially for Women

ScienceDaily for December 20, 2010 reported on activity and weight-loss.

Women particularly benefitted from high activity over 20 years, gaining an average of 13 pounds less than those with low activity; while men with high activity gained about 6 pounds less than their low-activity peers. High activity included recreational exercise such as basketball, running, brisk walking or an exercise class or daily activities such as housework or construction work.