The Association Between Physical Activity in Leisure Time and Leukocyte Telomere Length, January 28, 2008, Cherkas et al. 168 (2): 154

Arch Intern Med -- Abstract: The Association Between Physical Activity in Leisure Time and Leukocyte Telomere Length, January 28, 2008, Cherkas et al. 168 (2): 154

A sedentary lifestyle (in addition to smoking, high body mass index, and low socioeconomic status) has an effect on LTL and may accelerate the aging process. This provides a powerful message that could be used by clinicians to promote the potentially antiaging effect of regular exercise.