When it Comes to Exercise Every Little Bit Helps

Those who don’t like to exercise can take comfort in the results of a study that shows even low levels of weekly exercise—as low as just 30 minutes of brisk walking three days a week–can boost the health of otherwise healthy, sedentary adults.

Dr. Mark A. Tully, of University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, and colleagues, who performed the study, included 106 healthy but sedentary adults between the ages of 40 and 61 years in the 12-week study. Researchers saw a drop in blood pressure and a rise in overall fitness with the limited amount of exercise.

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