Just a Few Minutes of Effort Could Lower Your Risk of 8 Major Diseases

Three-minute task slashes risk of heart disease, diabetes and dementia

A new study also found you can reduce the risk of liver disease, lung disease, kidney disease and arthritis

Cut risk of heart disease, dementia and diabetes in three minutes

A new study also found you can reduce the risk of liver disease, lung disease, kidney disease and arthritis

Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases

Just a few minutes of getting out of breath each day could dramatically cut your risk of major diseases—including heart disease, dementia, and diabetes. A large study of nearly 100,000 people found that it’s not just how much you move, but how intensely you move that matters. Short bursts of vigorous activity—like rushing for a bus or climbing stairs quickly—were linked to striking reductions in disease risk, especially for inflammatory conditio…

Bursts of exercise 'could slash risk of major diseases'

Gym workouts aren't required for vigorous exercise, running for the bus, walking quickly between errands and playing with children all have health benefits.

Exercise harder—not just longer—to reduce risk of disease and death, says study

People who get just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily are less likely to develop eight major diseases, including arthritis, heart disease and dementia, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The researchers carried out a detailed study of around 96,000 people, comparing their overall activity levels with the amount of vigorous activity and their subsequent risk of eight major diseases.

How even sprinting for a bus could help slash risk of major diseases

The NHS recommends that adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week