daily physical activity

In a breakthrough finding that offers hope to time-strapped individuals in 2026, researchers have discovered that adding just five minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per day could prevent thousands of premature deaths. The large-scale study, conducted by experts at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences and published in The Lancet, analysed movement data from over 135,000 older adults across Norway, Sweden, the US, and the UK Biobank who wore activity trackers. The results are striking: increasing daily moderate activity by five minutes could avoid 10% of deaths in the general population and 6% among the least active group (who average only two minutes of activity daily). Raising this to 10 extra minutes per day could prevent up to 15% of deaths. Researchers also found...

Finding time to exercise can feel impossible when work, family, meetings, and daily life compete for every minute. But editors at Healthline (health and fitness curators) —who juggle deadlines, kids, remote work, and everything in between—have figured out practical ways to fit movement in without overhauling their schedules. Here are the real-life strategies they shared for squeezing in physical activity, even on the busiest days: Become a Morning Person (When It Works)One editor starts at 6 a.m. because afternoons and evenings often get derailed by fatigue, social plans, or laziness. Another treats a 7:45–8:45 a.m. gym session or fitness class as non-negotiable—like eating or sleeping—and adds a 30-minute outdoor walk (or walking pad indoors) during lunch. Turn Work-from-Home Me...

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Forget Long Workouts: Just 5 Minutes of Daily Moderate Exercise Can Significantly Extend Your Life, New Study Reveals

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