Serve, swing, live longer?
Turns out, chasing a little yellow ball might just help you turn back the clock.
Research suggests that those who play tennis regularly may add nearly 10 years to their lives — outperforming the longevity gains from badminton, cycling, swimming, jogging and even soccer. 3
The game is growing fast.
Last year, one in every twelve Americans grabbed a racquet and hit the court — the highest participation rate on record, according to the United States Tennis Association .
“Tennis is a sport that is unique because people of all ages play it, from age two to 92 or older, and that makes it accessible to a lot of people,” Dr. Melissa Leber , director of emergency department sports medicine at Mount Sinai Health System, told The Post.
Just look at the US Op