A recent government study confirms what many of us already believed or at least suspected. Moderate exercise, such as riding a bike, makes you healthier.

From HealthDay:

Even a moderate amount of exercise can dramatically prolong a man’s life, new research on middle-aged and elderly American veterans reveals.

The government-sponsored analysis — the largest such study ever — found that a regimen of brisk walking 30 minutes a day at least four to six days a week was enough to halve the risk of premature death from all causes.

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Legislation was recently introduced (House Bill 5621) that would make exercise equipment and fitness memberships tax deductible in Michigan. Unfortunately it apparently applies only to stationary bikes, but bike trainers would likely be allowed. (more…)

From Reuters/Yahoo! News:
Higher U.S. gasoline prices may slim more than just wallets, according to a new study from Washington University in St. Louis.

Entitled “A Silver Lining? The Connection between Gas Prices and Obesity,” the study found that an additional $1 per gallon in real gasoline prices would reduce U.S. obesity by 15 percent after five years.

Higher gasoline prices can reduce obesity by leading people to walk or cycle instead of drive and eat leaner at home instead of rich food at restaurants.

Higher gasoline price seen trimming down Americans - Yahoo! News