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June 13, 2018

ABC News: Cold, hard cash and a fitness device could help motivate people to exercise: Study

“A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association said the trackers — when paired with a little cold, hard cash — might just give people that push to start a regular exercise routine.” Read more at ABC News

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