• A mix of healthy lifestyle choices, such as getting enough physical activity, can help people live a longer, healthier life.
• However, the types of physical activity best for longevity remain underexplored.
• A new study says that regularly participating in a variety of different types of physical activity, such as running, cycling, and swimming, may be the best way to help prolong your lifespan.

Written by Corrie Pelc on January 22, 2026 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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