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Studies show 15 minutes of daily exercise can help
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August 16, 2011, Tuesday
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DON'T despair if you can't fit in the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise. Growing evidence suggests that even half that much can help.
It's still no excuse to slack off. Regular exercise strengthens muscles, reduces the risk of some diseases and promotes mental well-being. The more exercise, the better.
But not everyone has the time or willpower. So researchers set out to find the minimum amount of physical activity needed to reap health benefits. The findings by a study in Taiwan, China, suggest just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day can lead to a longer life.
This "may convince many individuals that they are able to incorporate physical activity into their busy lives," Dr. Anil Nigam of the University of Montreal said in an email. Nigam had no role in the research but wrote an editorial accompanying the study published online yesterday in The Lancet.
Fitness guidelines by the World Health Organization, the US and other countries recommend that adults get at least a half-hour of moderate workout most days of the week. This can include brisk walking, bike riding and water aerobics.
It's still no excuse to slack off. Regular exercise strengthens muscles, reduces the risk of some diseases and promotes mental well-being. The more exercise, the better.
But not everyone has the time or willpower. So researchers set out to find the minimum amount of physical activity needed to reap health benefits. The findings by a study in Taiwan, China, suggest just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day can lead to a longer life.
This "may convince many individuals that they are able to incorporate physical activity into their busy lives," Dr. Anil Nigam of the University of Montreal said in an email. Nigam had no role in the research but wrote an editorial accompanying the study published online yesterday in The Lancet.
Fitness guidelines by the World Health Organization, the US and other countries recommend that adults get at least a half-hour of moderate workout most days of the week. This can include brisk walking, bike riding and water aerobics.
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