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You don't have to spend hours at the gym to improve your health. New research suggests that adding just five minutes of daily exercise could make a meaningful difference, especially for people who are currently inactive.

The study, published in The Lancet Public Health, analyzed health data from more than 130,000 people in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Researchers found that even small increases in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, such as brisk walking or cycling, were associated with a lower risk of premature death.

Among the least active participants, adding just five minutes of movement each day was linked to an estimated 6% reduction in deaths. When researchers modeled the same increase across the broader population, the potential reduction rose to about 10%. They also found that reducing daily sitting time by 30 minutes could provide additional health benefits.

Health experts say the findings reinforce that exercise doesn't have to be all or nothing. While the recommendation of at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week remains the goal, even short bursts of movement throughout the day can improve long-term health. Taking the stairs, walking during a lunch break, doing household chores, or simply standing up more often are all easy ways to get started.

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Here are the most significant U.S. food recalls and food safety alerts reported within the past 7 days:

Product: Khong Guan Corporation Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling
Package: 14.1-ounce bag
UPC: 6-908791-000053
Date code: October 19, 2027
Hazard: The product may contain peanuts that are not declared on the label. This creates a potentially life-threatening risk for people with peanut allergies.
Distribution: Online and in retail stores through Weee!, Xin Wang Market, Garden Fresh Farmer’s Market and Boss Supermarket in California, Hawaii, New Jersey and Texas.
Illnesses: None reported as of July 13.
Consumer guidance: Do not eat the product if you have a peanut allergy. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The FDA opened an investigation on July 8 into an outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg involving 51 reported illnesses. The suspected food source had not been identified, but FDA traceback work was underway. Because no specific product had been linked, there was no product recall or product-specific avoidance notice at the time of the update.

The FDA announced two new Cyclospora investigations on July 8:

References:
FDA Recall Dashboard
USDA FSIS Recall Alerts
CDC Foodborne Outbreak Investigations

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Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:

• Wednesday: Mixed Media Pets 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Wednesday: Summer Vibes Music Series 6PM-8PM
• Thursday: Trivia Night 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Zumba 7PM-8PM
• Friday: Kalamkari Artist Thilak Reddy 6PM-8PM
• Friday: Movie Night: Finding Nemo 8:30PM-10:10PM
• Saturday: American Revolution Experience ALL DAY
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: Men's Rugby, USA vs. Spain 7:30PM-10PM
• Sunday: American Revolution Experience ALL DAY
• Monday: Stretch and Refresh 10AM-11AM

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