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Structured Exercise Could Save NHS £34 Billion Annually
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- Exercising two hours weekly among 40,000 participants reduced joint pain by 35% and GP visits by 29%.
- If 3.7 million Britons with sore joints exercised, National Health Service (NHS) could save £34 billion.
- Health-related quality of life rose 13%, valued at £6,680 per participant.
- Experts urge structured exercise in NHS plans; Department of Health aims to shift care to prevention.
