How Much Time do You Spend on Chores?

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Household chores are a necessary—albeit dreaded by many—part of daily life. It seems there is a never-ending to-do list involved with maintaining a home and keeping it running smoothly.

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Tasks like taking care of children and pets, cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry must be done, no matter how busy or tired one may be.

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There are benefits to performing these tasks, though. According to a study published in Neurology in July 2022, completing household chores may lower the risk of dementia.

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Research has shown that a clean and well-organized home can positively affect a person’s mental health.

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Average minutes: 46

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Average minutes: 47

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10. Grocery shopping

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How Much Time do You Spend on Chores?

Household chores are a necessary—albeit dreaded by many—part of daily life. It seems there is a never-ending to-do list involved with maintaining a home and keeping it running smoothly.

Tasks like taking care of children and pets, cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry must be done, no matter how busy or tired one may be.

There are benefits to performing these tasks, though. According to a study published in Neurology in July 2022, completing household chores may lower the risk of dementia.

Research has shown that a clean and well-organized home can positively affect a person’s mental health.

Average minutes: 46

12. Caring for animals and pets

Average minutes: 47

11. Household management

10. Grocery shopping

Average minutes: 48

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