What's the least activity needed to extend life?

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Submission + - What's the least activity needed to extend life?

Submitted by

Toe, The

on Tuesday August 23, 2011 @10:50AM

Toe, The writes: "Of particular concern to couch potatoes, gamers, and anyone who spends an inordinate amount of time sitting and staring at a screen: a new study entitled " Minimum amount of physical activity for reduced mortality and extended life expectancy: a prospective cohort study." The conclusion: 92 minutes of moderate activity a week can extend your life by three years."

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