Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death

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Women who regularly got at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity throughout middle age were less likely to die over the study period than women who did not. Credit: Gary Yeowell/Getty
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Middle-aged women who are physically active on a regular basis can slash their risk of dying early in half, according to a study of more than 11,000 women in Australia
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- Credit: Gary Yeowell/Getty Access through your institution Buy or subscribe Middle-aged women who are physically active on a regular basis can slash their risk of dying early in half, according to a study of more than 11,000 women in Australia 1 .
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