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Stephen Beech

20 Minutes Of Exercise A Day Prolongs Life For Middle-Aged Couch Potatoes, Study Shows

Middle-aged couch potatoes can slash their risk of early death by doing just 20 minutes of exercise a day, according to new research. PHOTO BY MARCUS AURELIUS/PEXELS 

Middle-aged couch potatoes can slash their risk of early death by doing just 20 minutes of exercise a day, according to new research.

Researchers found that 20 to 25 minutes of daily physical activity for people over 50 prolongs life, regardless of the time they spend seated.

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