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NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The National Health Service will launch a rewards program in early 2025 that incentivizes daily walking, developed in partnership with Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster. The scheme offers rewards to participants who walk for 30 minutes each day. The program is titled "Marathon a Month." Further details about the reward structure and eligibility requirements were not provided.
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