Health aNd Fitness Guide

Working out about 10 minutes a day may help ward off achy joints, according to a study in the journal Arthritis Research and Therapy. Researchers tracked arthritis-free women in their seventies for three years and found that 75 minutes of exercise a week cut their risk of developing symptoms by 28 per cent, while two and a half hours a week nearly halved it. Regular activity enhances circulation to keep joints lubricated, say researchers. For best results, aim for 30 minutes a day, but even short bouts can help.