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Some people are interested in golf; even more are interested in health. [This new article](https://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2018-099509) in the *British Journal of Sports Medicine* is a consensus statment "to guide action by people, policymakers and the golf industry." It is also quite readable. 

These are some of the consensus statements:

> The best available evidence reports golf can have overall health benefits, being associated with increased longevity and improving known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Golf is associated with mental well-being benefits, and can positively influence health for those with disability.

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> Golf can provide social interactions, health-enhancing physical activity, green exercise and nature connection for persons of all ages, and specifically can provide moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity. Strength and balance benefits are likely for older adults ... Health benefits are likely greater for those walking the course as opposed to riding a golf cart, although those playing and riding a cart do gain health benefits.<commit_msg>remove subtitle<commit_after>---
layout: post
title: "Golf and Health"
share-img: "https://www.asianturfgrass.com/img/minchinhampton_cow.jpg"
bigimg:
- "/img/minchinhampton_cow.jpg" : "Minchinhampton Old Course, England"
tags: [golf, health]
---

Some people are interested in golf; even more are interested in health. [This new article](https://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2018-099509) in the *British Journal of Sports Medicine* is a consensus statment "to guide action by people, policymakers and the golf industry." It is also quite readable. 

These are some of the consensus statements:

> The best available evidence reports golf can have overall health benefits, being associated with increased longevity and improving known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Golf is associated with mental well-being benefits, and can positively influence health for those with disability.

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> Golf can provide social interactions, health-enhancing physical activity, green exercise and nature connection for persons of all ages, and specifically can provide moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity. Strength and balance benefits are likely for older adults ... Health benefits are likely greater for those walking the course as opposed to riding a golf cart, although those playing and riding a cart do gain health benefits.
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