Good News About Health
Ray Buser, R.Ph.

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EXERCISE

The fourth key to good health and disease prevention is exercise. There are many ways that exercise contributes to good health. It improves the function of the lungs, heart, and circulatory system. Exercise increases levels of endorphins that improve brain and nervous system function. Weight-bearing aerobic exercise, such as walking or jogging, that increases the heart rate for sustained periods of time, is the most valuable exercise for health. This is followed in value by non-weight bearing aerobic exercise such as swimming and cycling, followed in value by anaerobic exercise such as weight lifting. Ask your physician about guidance in exercise programs if any heart-related health conditions exist. It is important when starting or advancing an exercise routine to do so gradually to reduce injury and discomfort.

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