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The easy way TO EXERCISE AND HEALTH

It’s drummed into us that at least two-and-a-half hours of exercise per week is vital for good health, but hitting this goal can often feel unachievable. In fact, over a third of women aged 41-60 are not getting the recommended quota*.

But what if you don’t like sweating it out at the gym or can’t squeeze in an exercise session? The good news is that even short bursts of movement in a day can be beneficial.

One study found that just 10 minutes of daily exercise could add almost two

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