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How often should i exercise and for how long?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

150 minutes/week: of moderate exercise, e.g brisk walking, as recommended by several scientific researchs, for the rest of your life, as much as you can, to avoid many health risks related to inactivity: type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and others, wish you good health

Answered 10/4/2018

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