Golf can add years to your life
08 October 2016 - 02:00
People who play golf live longer, a major study has found, as it shows the game helps to prevent 40 major chronic diseases such as diabetes, breast and colon cancer. Researchers reviewed 5,000 studies into golf and wellbeing and found the sport has physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages and can even increase life expectancy by five years.
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