These everyday tasks help keepyouin tip-top shape, too and in more ways than one.

Keeping our homes looking nice?

Well, that’s just an added bonus.

Happy woman cleaning the house while dancing

Scientists compared this data to how often each participant engaged in household activities.

Both studies' conclusions coincide with other scientific literature that assessed the effect of low-intensity activity on older individuals.

But it isn’t just your physical health that benefits from these.

Person sweeping floor

(Yes, that’s scientific speak for “stress cleaning is real, and it works.")

Happy woman meditating in front of organized closet