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This is based on an Australian clinical trial in Melbourne by Body-Brain Performance Institute and Swinburne University’s Brain Sciences Institute.

Apart from increased brain function and reduced stress levels at work, the trial also found that it can add five years to your lifespan.

The full article can be found at http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/10000-steps-plus-trips-to-the-gym-itll-make-you-and-the-boss-happy-20110914-1k9oe.html

Now there’s even more reason to go for that early morning jog from North beach to the lighthouse 🙂

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