Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Exercise Improves Your Body and Your Brain

Exercise is a critical component of good health, especially as you age. Exercise will help you:

  • sleep better
  • Lose weight, gain weight, or maintain weight, depending on your needs
  • Improve your resistance to fight infections
  • Lower your risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes
  • Help your brain work better, making you smarter

Key points to remember when exercising:

  • Listen to your body
  • Be consistent
  • Start with walking if you are overweight
  • Increase your intensity regularily
  • Stick with it

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