Far from being time-wasters, research suggests puttering can even help you live longer. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
Mar. 28, 2026

Happy Weekend!

Today, we’ll discuss how puttering is linked to significant health benefits and how a few extra minutes of movement a day could add years to your life.

Enjoy!

Chrisy Trudeau
Chrisy Trudeau
Managing Editor
Puttering Linked to Significant Health Benefits
Puttering Linked to Significant Health Benefits
Far from being time-wasters, research suggests puttering can even help you live longer.
How a Few Extra Minutes a Day Could Add Years to Your Life
How a Few Extra Minutes a Day Could Add Years to Your Life
A 60,000-person study found that tiny daily changes to three key habits add disease-free years to your life.
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<i>Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly</i>
Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly
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Wall Angels
Wall Angel is an excellent mobility exercise that improves shoulder flexibility, strengthens postural muscles, and helps counteract the effects of prolonged sitting.

Step 1: Stand with your back against a wall, feet about 6 inches away from the base. Press your lower back, upper back, and head against the wall. Bend your elbows at 90 degrees, raising your arms to shoulder height with your palms facing forward.

Step 2: Slowly raise your arms overhead while keeping them in contact with the wall. Move as high as your mobility allows without arching your lower back or lifting off the wall.

Step 3: Lower your arms back to the starting position in a controlled manner, maintaining contact with the wall throughout the movement.

Step 4: Perform 2–3 sets of 10–15 repetitions, focusing on smooth and controlled motion.

This exercise helps improve shoulder mobility, posture, and upper back strength, making it a great addition to any routine.
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