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Most people think that an exercise will only be beneficial for health if it meets the standard recommended which is 30 minutes a day and five days a week. However, Taiwanese scientists said that exercising 15 minutes every day, can add three years of our age.

Providing time to exercise like brisk walking for 15 minutes a day gives beneficial impact for our health, says Chi Pang Wen, the lead researcher from the Taiwan National Health Research Institute. (more…)

Exercise can improve mood while doing daily activities. But not all exercises, just heavy ones that can help improve mood.

Researchers drew the conclusion after studying 11 people who were asked to exercise for 20 minutes. Divided into two groups, the first did heavy exercise, while the other does moderate exercise. (more…)

You do not need to become a marathon runner or triathlete to reduce the risk of stroke. You only have to walk at medium speed.

The researchers discovered that women who said that they walked briskly having 7 percent lower stroke risk than those who rarely walk. Those who walked at least two hours a week with any speed has a 30 percent lower risk of stroke. According to new study Harvard School of Public Health as quoted from Nydailynews, Friday (9/4/2010). (more…)