On Exercising

A recent study of suburban Boston residents spanning four decades suggests an individual can add three years to their life by exercising. The Framingham Heart Study grouped 4,121 individuals into three categories of physical activity: low, medium, and high. Life expectancy at age 50 for the Medium group was 1.5 years longer than the low activity group while the High Activity group saw a jump in life expectancy to 3.5 years. The study appeared in the November 14, 2005 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Exercising is essential to maintenance of good health and fitness. And regardless of the type of exercise you choose, a high degree of fitness is essential to a better life. To emphasize this fact, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates physical fitness may have a greater impact on heart health than being overweight or obese.

The AMA study tracked 906 “at risk” women over a period of four years and found that women with a low level of activity were more likely to develop heart problems regardless of their weight. Women who stayed moderately active had fewer incidences of heart disease related problems including heart attack and stroke.

The AMA research is still another reason to add at least 30 minutes of exercise to your daily routine.

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