Little Habits, Huge Health Payoffs

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Outsmart the Flu

Doing biceps curls or riding a stationary bike a few hours before getting a flu shot may improve your response to the vaccine, say University of Birmingham scientists. Apparently, exercise activates the immune system, preparing it for the shot.

Walk Off Two Sizes

A University of Missouri-Columbia study found that people who walked their dog up to 20 minutes per day, five times a week, lost an average of 14 pounds in just under a year.

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