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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vishwam Sankaran

Short one-minute bursts of physical activity during daily tasks can prolong lifespan, study finds

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Short one-minute spells of exercise during daily tasks can lead to large reductions in the risk of early death, a new study suggests.

The research, published on Thursday in the journal Nature Medicine, said just three to four one-minute bouts of vigorous physical activity is associated with up to a 49 per cent reduction in death related to cardiovascular disease.

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