A boost to the metabolism can be a walk in the park.

A new study has found that just 30 minutes of light-intensity exercise every day can boost the body's ability to turn fats and carbohydrates into energy.

The randomized trial involved 64 adults, aged 40 to 65, who did not have any form of medically treated diabetes or cardiovascular issues but who had multiple risk factors.

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Participants said that before the trial, they typically spent more than ten hours a day sitting down.

Roughly half of the volunteers were instructed on simple ways to boost their standing activity, like using a standing desk, choosing stairs instead of elevators or escalators, and going for light walks. The other half formed a control

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