Frank Hu, epidemiologist at the Harvard School of Public Health, says "The single thing that comes close to a magic bullet, in terms of its strong and universal benefits, is exercise". It lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, dementia, osteoporosis, gallstones, diverticulitis, falls, erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease and 12 kinds of cancer.
If you already have one of these, exercise can improve your health and your overall physical and mental well-being. This is also the case with ailments such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, congestive heart failure or osteoarthritis.
Do whatever exercise you can, as much as you can, says Marilyn Moffatt, a professor of physical therapy at New York University. Mentioned in an article in the New York Times, April 2008. (Registration may be required) Here....
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