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Alice Carnevali

Becoming active in adulthood can curb risk of dying from certain health issues by 22%, study finds

It’s never too late to start exercising, according to a new study that found people who transition from inactive to active lifestyles in adulthood can reduce their mortality risks by 22 per cent.

Health experts, scientists, and medical organisations agree that physical activity benefits both the body and the mind.  What has been less clear is exactly how much exercise helps, which patterns of activity are most effective, and at which stages of life they are most important. 

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