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2009 · Health

Immunity and Exercise

Exercise, the kryptonite of all couch potatoes, is a valued ally in the quest for health. Why? Because exercise increases the flow of blood through the body. If the circulation of blood is increased then the body has a more readily available supply of what it needs. Which means you will be able to do what you need to, when you need to do it.

The Cleveland Clinic has done a study on this very fact. Here’s what they found. Even relatively low levels of aerobic exercise can protect your immune system.

Yes, even in collective blog land I can her the sigh. So if you are sitting there thinking, I can’t do 1 hour a day. Get over it. Anyone can do this program. So lets get at it.

Just 20-30 minutes of brisk walking 5 days per week turns out to be the ideal training program for maintaining a healthy immune response.

So close down the home entertainment system, the internet and, yes, the cell phone and get out there. Now.

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This article is for general education and isn't medical advice. Talk with your physician about your own health.

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