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Stay healthy: Make the most of your daily movement

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Brief bursts of movement — even for just a few minutes at a time — are associated with meaningful health benefits.

Movement matters even more as we age, when natural declines in bone density and muscle mass can make everyday movements harder and increase the risk of falls and fractures. Regular movement that builds strength and balance helps counter these changes by maintaining muscle, supporting bone health and improving stability. Activities like walking, carrying groceries or laundry and gardening help us stay steady on our feet and confident in our movements.

Every movement counts. Studies involving wearable devices (e.g., an Apple or Fitbit watch) have found that brief bursts of movement — even for just a few minutes at a time — are associated with meaningful health benefits, particularly for people who don’t identify as exercisers.

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