housework Archives - Dr. Michelle Yagoda - NYC Facial Plastic Surgeon /tag/housework/ Fri, 24 Mar 2017 20:29:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.8 Did You Know … Housework Helps You Live Longer! /health-and-wellness/did-you-know-housework-helps-you-live-longer/ /health-and-wellness/did-you-know-housework-helps-you-live-longer/#respond Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:09:58 +0000 http://dryagoda.com/blog/?p=563 You may think that cleaning the house is a tedious task, but recent studies suggest household chores are beneficial to your health. Researchers found that physical activity, even at a low level, can increase life expectancy. So next time you do the dishes, your heart is thanking you even if your family ISN’T. If you’re … Continue reading Did You Know … Housework Helps You Live Longer! →

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If you’re wondering exactly how many calories you’re burning, it depends on the intensity of your housework and your weight. According to HealthStatus.com online calculator, a person who weighs 160 lbs will burn about 211 calories during 60 minutes of housework, whereas a person weighing 200 lbs will burn more than 260 calories.

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