Guest Column by Dr. Brian Hainline
This 'Super Sport' Might Be the Healthiest Game Ever Invented
Everyone knows that exercise is healthy, and that playing sports is one of the best—and most enjoyable—ways to maintain optimal weight, boost mental wellbeing, and improve strength, balance, and flexibility.
But what is the "healthiest" sport? Does it really matter which activity folks pick, so long as they're exercising?
Contrary to conventional wisdom, it does matter. A recent study tracked more than 8,000 people over a quarter century to determine which activities offered the greatest health benefits. And there was a clear standout: tennis.
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