One of the golden tips from Brown to live a healthier and longer life is to stay active. She likes to walk. While she no longer treks long distances, Brown manages to move as much as possible. Whether it’s the consistent step counts she completes at home or engaging in light movement, she tries to break from a sedentary lifestyle at any cost. Studies have consistently shown that regular physical activity is key to longevity. It reduces the risks of heart disease and muscle atrophy. A 2012reviewfound that physical activity reduces many major mortality risk factor,s including arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease, stroke, and cancer. All-cause mortality is decreased by about 30% to 35% in physically active people compared to others.
