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Daniel Keane

Just 15 minutes of intense exercise a week ‘cuts risk of early death by nearly a fifth’

Turning a stroll into a jog can greatly improve cardiovascular health, say researchers

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Just 15 minutes of intense exercise per week can help to cut the risk of an early death by nearly a fifth, according to new research.

The study, involving more than 70,000 Britons aged between 40 and 60, found that those who completed just two minutes of vigorous physical activity every day were 18 per cent less likely to die.

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