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Research-Backed: Just 13 Minutes of Daily Exercise Could Add 3 Years to Your Life

You don't need hours in the gym to improve your health and longevity. A modest daily routine can deliver powerful results.

A major study tracking 140,000 people across multiple countries found that incorporating just 13 minutes of exercise each day could extend life expectancy by up to 3 years.

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Life Expectancy Boost

Participants who started with less than 30 minutes of exercise per week experienced a significant increase in life expectancy after ramping up to 90 minutes weekly—equivalent to about 13 minutes daily—for 12 months.

Benefits for Active Individuals

Even dedicated exercisers averaging 2.5 hours per week can gain more: adding 30 to 60 extra minutes could extend their lives by another 1.7 years.

Source: TheDailyMail.co.uk