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Lucy Farrell & Debra Hunter

Just 11 minutes a day of one simple exercise can cut your risk of early death

If you want to stay healthy but just thinking of vigorous exercise is enough to make you tired, scientists have good news for you.

Just 11 minutes of walking a day is enough to cut your risk of an early death, research has found. It can slash your chances of developing both cancer and heart disease, the Daily Record reports.

NHS advice says the average adult should aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise, or 75 minutes of vigorous movement, a week. But researchers claim that doing even a small amount of exercise each day, even a brisk walk, can bring real health benefits.

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