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Even small increases in daily exercise are tied to longevity
A study published online Jan. 24, 2022, by JAMA Internal Medicine estimated that increasing physical activity by 10, 20, or 30 minutes a day would decrease the number of annual deaths by 7%, 13%, or 17%, respectively.
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