Doing six times more exercise, in other words, two hours a day, could offer even more benefits, a study reveals.
Research: 20 minutes a day of Regular Exercise Could Cut Diabetes Risk by 26%
Meeting the recommended 150 minutes a week of physical activity can reduce a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 26% according to new research by scientists at University College London and the University of Cambridge published in the journal Diabetologia.
Research: Engaging in regular physical activity can have powerful insulin-lowering effects.
Play for Health
Between the constant demands of work and family, it often seems like there's little or no time for play in our daily lives.
There is growing evidence to suggest that play – the type of joyful, unstructured physical activity that we typically associate with young children – can have significant health, mind and body benefits for adults as well.