Just 4–5 minutes of huffing and puffing a day cuts major disease risk

A study of nearly 100,000 people found that it’s not just how much you move, but how intensely you move that matters.

Just a few minutes of getting out of breath each day could dramatically cut your risk of major diseases – including heart disease, dementia, and diabetes. A large study reported by the European Society of Cardiology found that it’s not just how much you move, but how intensely you move that matters. Short bursts of vigorous activity – like rushing for a bus or climbing stairs quickly – were linked to striking reductions in disease risk, especially for inflammatory conditions and brain health.

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