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How does exercise improve health?

Exercise, like walking those 4,000 or 10,000 steps, boosts your heart and lungs, strengthens muscles and bones, and can even improve your mood. It helps manage weight and reduces risks of many illnesses, making you feel better and live longer.

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10,000 daily steps came from a pedometer advert, not science

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What happens to my heart? Does exercise help my brain? How much exercise is enough?

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