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150 MINUTES OF WEEKLY MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REDUCES YOUR RISK OF NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES - FROM DIABETES TO HEART DISEASE TO CANCER.

Many of the most beneficial forms of physical activity are free and can be built into everyday life.

Walking, cycling, taking the stairs, stretching at home or spending time in parks and green spaces can all contribute to better health.

Just 150 minutes of moderate activity per week significantly reduces the risks of noncommunicable diseases ( ) – from diabetes to cardiovascular diseases to cancer.

Yet many people still face barriers to being active, including a lack of safe spaces, accessible infrastructure or opportunities close to home.

This is why policies matter. Investments in walkable communities, cycling networks, public spaces and active transportation help make physical activity accessible to everyone—regardless of age, income or background.

Moving more should be the easy choice.

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REDUCING YOUR RISK OF ARSENIC IN RICE.
New CR tests of 52 rice products found the heavy metal in all of them—but some contain less than others. Here are ways to protect yourself, including a cooking method that removes half the arsenic.

Source: Consumer Reports, July 8, 2026.