Exercise benefits are diminished by air pollution

Exercise benefits are diminished by air pollution

The benefits of regular exercise, long considered to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of premature death, may be undermined by poor air quality, according to new research. The study, undertaken by a team which included University College London researchers, analysed data from over 1.5 million adults across multiple countries. It found that while leisure-time physical activity remains beneficial even in polluted environments, …