Men needed to do roughly nine hours of exercise to see a 30% reduction in their heart disease risk – while women only needed to do around four hours.

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In this article I summarize the benefits of exercise and offer specific tips on how to exercise for each benefit.

Physical activity doesn’t need to be intense or lengthy to reap the mood-boosting benefits — including lowering the risk of depression.

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Many kids lack enough dietary fiber, which is vital for preventing obesity, diabetes and even certain cancers later in life.

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Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising. Bite-sized bits of exercise also improve heart ...