People who were more physically active before they became infected with COVID-19 had a lower risk of developing severe symptoms, a new study of more than 190,000 adults suggests.
The study, published last week in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, sought to determine if there is an association between physical activity and less-severe COVID-19 outcomes, regardless of sex, race, or whether patients have chronic health problems.
“The main message is that every little bit of physical activity counts,” said Dr. Deborah Rohm Young, the study’s lead author, in a press release. “The more exercise the better, no matter a person’s race, ethnicity, age, sex, or chronic conditions.”…