Decisions, Decisions: Work Out or Fix a Meal?

Preparing meals can mean less time for exercise, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed U.S. Census data from more than 112,000 American adults and found that a 10-minute increase in meal preparation was associated with a lower likelihood of exercising for 10 more minutes. The finding was true for men and women, single and married people, and those with and without children, according to the Ohio State University researchers. They said their findings suggest that one healthy behavior can take time away from another healthy habit, and that public health recommendations need to take into account the time people have for beneficial lifestyle habits on a given day. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_135865.html