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5 Health Hacks in 2 Minutes or Less

Five speedy tricks to work a little wellness into even the busiest days.
health hacks take a loop around the office

Illustration: Riki Blanco

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2 Minutes
Take a Loop Around the Office
A quick stroll can help offset sedentary desk time. Sitting or standing didn't have much effect on participants' mortality risk in a 2015 study, but an extra two minutes of light movement per hour reduced it by 33 percent. So get going!
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