Dr Soren Brage, an expert on the epidemiology of physical activity at Britain's Cambridge University and a co-author of the study, suggested people try getting off at an earlier bus stop on the way to work — or cycling home.
Physical activity is known to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and other leading causes of death, but exactly how much is needed to have an impact has been unclear.
They calculated that around one in six early deaths would have been prevented if everyone in the studies had at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity, which is the level recommended by Britain's National Health Service. Dr Soren Brage, an expert on the epidemiology of physical activity at Britain's Cambridge University and a co-author of the study, told AFP that it was"exceptionally good news"."And you don't have to go to the gym to do these types of activities, it's part of daily life," he added."It's very flexible," he said.
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