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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Kirby

Washing up, cooking and gardening ‘enough to slash heart disease risk’

Just being “up and about” doing the washing up, cooking and gardening is enough to slash the risk of heart disease and prevent an early death, according to a new study.

Experts found that being on your feet doing daily activities could have a dramatic effect on improving heart health, and even things like taking a shower count.

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