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Cambridge Study: NHS App Boosts Activity by 35%

8/7/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge reveals that the NHS Active 10 app is transforming lives by significantly increasing physical activity, especially among middle-aged and older adults. With data from over 200,000 users, it shows a remarkable 35% of participants remained active after six months, tackling the pressing issue of inactivity and promising to lower healthcare costs.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge reveals that the NHS Active 10 app is transforming lives by significantly increasing physical activity, especially among middle-aged and older adults. With data from over 200,000 users, it shows a remarkable 35% of participants remained active after six months, tackling the pressing issue of inactivity and promising to lower healthcare costs.