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Exercise by the Numbers: 12 Reasons to Get Moving

See why exercise is the single best thing you can do for your health

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Percentage decrease in the risk of developing type-2 diabetes when people at risk of developing heart disease exercised 30 minutes a day (brisk walking) and ate a low-fat diet.

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