Authors hope data encourages women who may not get enough exercise that even relatively small amounts can be beneficial
Women experience greater benefits than men from the same amount of regular exercise, research suggests when it comes to avoiding an early grave.
According to the NHS, men and women aged 19 to 64 should clock up at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise, or 75 of vigorous exercise a week, with muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week.
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