Exercise, by any name, is good for the heart
(WorldNews Health)

It has been gold standard wisdom - stamped by the World Health Organisation (WHO), no less - that a half hour of moderate exercise a day goes a long way in keeping cardiovascular disease (CVD) at bay. However, the evidence for this was based on studies in western Europe and the United States and on people who took time out of their routine to exercise. In a study published in The Lancet last week, that panned 17 countries and over a 100,000 people including India, a team of experts have established these benefits across populations. Even better, they report, exercise doesn´t necessarily mean a tedious treadmill routine but can include physical activity performed while tidying up your house,...