Exercise considered a "wonder drug"

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We’re being urged to exercise for two and a half hours a week for our heads and our hearts.

The HSE says this should include cardio and strength activities.

Figures show Irish adults spend around 5 hours sitting down every day.

Sarah O’Brien from the HSE says the effects of moving more shouldn’t be underestimated.

"Regular physical activity... is so good for us that the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland called it a wonderdrug"