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Move More
Daily activities that burn calories
You probably know that regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It lowers your risk of chronic health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, depression and some cancers. Even daily chores and tasks can add up to offer big health benefits — find out how.
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Today's Fitness Tip
Are you exercising hard enough?
Aim for at least moderate intensity when you exercise, which can be indicated by faster breathing and breaking into a light sweat after 10 minutes of activity. If you're still not sure you're working hard enough, try the talk test: If you can carry on a conversation but you can't sing, you're probably exercising in the moderate-intensity range.
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