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Everyone knows that exercise is a major player when it comes to anoverall healthy lifestyle.

mature fit man running, demonstrating not exercising this much can reduce risk of mortality

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Exercising a certain amount of time each week has been proven to actuallyextend your life.

Just how muchphysical activityis necessary to help youhold off mortality?

Not too bad, right?

man running to avoid increased risk of mortality

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Don’t increase your risk of mortalityget up and active!

For more statistics on the analysis, see the full report onScienceDaily.

group doing strength training workout outside to avoid increased risk of mortality

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mature man lifting weights in gym, slimming down after 60

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mature woman doing beach yoga and keeping in shape after 40

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