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Housework as a workout: Can chores replace the gym?

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Renowned British physician and TV personality Dr. Michael Mosley explores whether household chores can count as exercise. Health guidelines recommend 150 minutes of physical activity per week, and some cleaning tasks can indeed be counted as exercise if performed for a sufficient duration. A study also found that dedicating time to household chores can have additional health benefits, including changes in brain volume and cognitive function. Physiotherapist Lilach Erez outlines three physical benefits of different types of chores.

Original article source: https://www.ynetnews.com/health_science/article/b1gwelkdjx
Source Id: 2025-01-606544009

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