15 Minutes Of Exercise A Day Can Extend Your Life By Three Years

Doing just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day may add three years to your life, a large study in Taiwan has found.Lead researcher Chi Pang Wen of Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes said dedicating 15 minutes a day to a moderate form of exercise, like brisk walking, would benefit everyone.

After taking into account differences in age, weight, sex and a range of health-related indicators, they found that just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day increased life expectancy by three years compared to those who remained inactive.

“The first 15 minutes…the benefits are enormous,” Wen said.

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