Want To Avoid That Cold? Get Moving!
This new study adds to previous medical research on the benefits of exercise for our immune systems. Moderate exercise has been shown to temporarily boost the immune system (David C. Nieman, PhD, FACSM, ?Moderate Exercise Boosts The Immune System, Too Much Exercise Can Have the Opposite Effect,? ACSM Health & Fitness Journal). The boost is temporary, lasting several hours. But the effect appears to be cumulative, so regular exercise prolongs the boost in immunity. In the world of cancer, several studies show improved immunity during treatment with regular moderate exercise. Patients who exercise have fewer hospitalizations and infections.
So if you want to avoid the colds and flu that are beginning to circulate, get moving. 43% fewer colds is a pretty good reason to get some exercise, and it's completely in your control.
Julie
- BY Julie | 11.04.2010
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