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NHS England is launching a "marathon a month" challenge early next year, offering rewards for people who walk about 30 minutes a day. Those who complete the challenge, roughly 26 miles a month, will be eligible for incentives and discounts. The scheme aims to get more people active, as physical inactivity is linked to one in six deaths.
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