New research shows shorter fitness test still accurately predicts risk of mortality

(Queen's University) Queen's University researcher Louise de Lannoy has determined a short, five minute treadmill test can predict the risk of mortality. This risk is determined independent of other traditional risk factors including age, weight, blood pressure, smoking status, diabetes, cholesterol, and family history.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news