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They practice yoga daily

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Yoga has long been the health-conscious’ go-to, as it keeps you lean and helps mental health, but a new study has found that just 12 minutes a day can also improve bone quality, lowering your risk of fractures and osteoporos­is.

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How to be a better yogi? “Stretch everywhere, on anything throughout the day. This is the one thing that keeps me flexible,” says yoga teacher Irene Pappas, known more commonly to her 547 000 Instagram followers as @fitqueenir­ene.

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“Stand facing a wall about a leg-length away, feet hip-distance apart. Place your hands on the wall a bit below shoulder height and allow your chest to come through your arms, creating a right angle. Relax your neck; keep a strong foundation in the shoulders. You can bend your knees gently or keep them straight. Stay for 10-15 breaths and repeat whenever you need a moment to yourself.”

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