Half an hour a week of activities such as gardening, sit-ups or yoga could help reduce the risk of dying from any cause by a fifthHalf an hour of muscle strengthening activity such as lifting weights, push-ups or heavy gardening each week could help reduce the risk of dying from any cause by as much as a fifth, according to a new global analysis of studies conducted over three decades.Health guidelines recommend muscle strengthening activities, primarily because of the benefits for musculoskeletal health. Previous research has indicated a link to a lower risk of death, but until now experts did not know what the optimal “dose” might be. Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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