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A new study suggests people who do just 10 to 59 minutes of low to moderate physical activity per week — like gardening — have a lower risk of premature death from causes such as a heart attack.

Why is gardening so good for the body? For one, the movements you make while taking care of your plants can give you a light cardiovascular workout. Gardening also basically forces you to do squats and can strengthen large muscle groups like quads, hamstrings and glutes. It also targets smaller muscles and ligaments in the hands and feet.

That said, don’t ditch other workouts altogether. Follow the link to see what kind of exercise has even more health benefits.

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Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.

Stainless steel is beautiful, shiny and can instantly upgrade a kitchen. But there is a downside: The sleek look shows remnants from everyone who has ever touched it.

Luckily, TODAY found the magic solution to protect your appliances from fingerprints, scratches, water marks and smudges. It’s already in your kitchen and acts as an effective protector for all your stainless steel woes!

Follow the link to see what it is and why it works so well.