Studies Show 15 Minutes Of Daily Exercise Can Help

By ALICIA CHANG, Associated Press
Mon, 08/15/2011 - 3:53pm

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Don't despair if you can't fit in the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise. Growing evidence suggests that even half that much can help....

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