Heart Health
Exercise: 15 minutes a day ups lifespan by 3 years
     Photo: Thinkstock Invest in a little exercise—every day—for big heart-health benefits. |
Exercise: A prescription for making your heart stronger.
As little as 15 minutes of physical activity a day can increase your life span by as much as three years. The benefits increase with each minute of activity you add.
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