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The Power of Physical Activity: Studies Show Even Small Changes Can Have Big Health Benefits.

 



Study Shows Just 20 More Minutes of These Exercises Can Keep You out of the Hospital

Yahoo
An extra 20 minutes of physical activity a day may lower your risk for future hospitalization for a broad range of medical conditions, a new study ...

How to help young people limit screen time — and feel better about how they look - NPR
NPR
Though this study included people who had symptoms of anxiety or ... like physical activity, reading, [and] listening to podcasts," says Thai.

A Growing Fear of Nature Could Hasten Its Destruction - The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Naturalist-guided walks or activities like gardening can provide ... is negatively affecting people's attention span, physical-activity level, ...

Just 11 minutes per day of moderate exercise linked to lower risk of early death, study finds
NBC News
The team then looked at the association between physical activity and 22 distinct health outcomes, including 14 types of cancer, making it one of the ...

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