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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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Exercise and immunity

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Benefit of regular exercise
Benefit of regular exercise
Exercise 30 minutes a day
Exercise 30 minutes a day
Flexibility exercise
Flexibility exercise
Yoga
Yoga
  • Bicycling with the children a few times a week
  • Daily 20 - 30 minute walks
  • Going to the gym every other day
  • Playing golf regularly

So, while we don't know exactly how and why exercise increases your immunity to certain illnesses, we do know that exercise helps. It decreases our chances of developing heart disease and osteoporosis and may help us avoid those nagging coughs and colds.

Exercise can help us feel better about ourselves, just by making us feel more energetic and healthier. So go ahead, take that aerobics class or go for that walk - and feel better and healthier for it.


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Review Date: 05/05/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).
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