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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

Five minutes more exercise and 30 minutes less sitting could help millions live longer

Two people walking in wooded area.
Moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walking for an extra five minutes a day was associated with a 10% reduction in deaths. Photograph: Alan Novelli/Alamy

Just five extra minutes of exercise and half an hour less sitting time each day could help millions of people live longer, according to research highlighting the potentially huge population benefits of making even tiny lifestyle changes.

Until now, evidence about reducing the number of premature deaths assumed that everyone must meet specific targets, overlooking the positives of even minor increases in physical activity.

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