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Gardening and chores may lower risk of heart disease

Physical activity is defined as movement that increases energy expenditure (housework, washing the car) while exercise is planned, progressive physical activity with the goal of developing physical fitness (ICAA Functional Levels).

A new study examined the long-term health outcomes among people who engaged in non-exercise physical activity.

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