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Article: Mild exercise may help immune system
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- Dayton Daily News
- Article date:
- October 9, 2007
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A wellfunctioning immune system helps to protect the body against
bacteria, viruses, toxins and other invaders that can make you sick.
When it malfunctions, the immune system attacks the body instead
of protecting it, leading to problems such as allergies, diabetes and
arthritis. Scientists continue to study the effects that exercise has
on the immune system.
Studies show that low to moderate intensity exercise, as long as
it is performed regularly, has the ability to protect and even
enhance the immune system. A good example of moderate intensity
activity would be 20 to 30 minutes of brisk walking most days of the
week. Experts still aren't sure whether exercise boosts the immune
system ...