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Stair Masters: Researchers found that women who opted to take the stairs instead of the elevator had lower cholesterol levels and improved resting pulse rates than their elevator-riding counterparts.

It Figures: Nearly half of the nation's men would go to the gym if they believed doing so would result in getting sex.

33 Percentage of U.S. cancer deaths that can be attributed to diet in adulthood

61 Percentage of Americans considered to be overweight

22 Percentage of U.S. adults who participate in 30 minutes of physical activity at least five times a week

250,000 Number of deaths per year attributed to lack of exercise

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