Doctor Andrew Murray, sports medicine doctor who works for the Scottish Government promoting physical activity says Scotland’s life expectancy rates could increase severely if the population became more active. 30 minutes of exercise five times a week or simply walking for 30 minutes five times a week can increase life expectancy by 7.2 years. Not only does regular exercise bring physical benefits with it but also it makes people happier than the ones that are inactive.

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