You, the Patient
What Can Exercise Really Do for You?
The Times’ reporter Gina Kolata posted this extensive story on exercise—-what it can and cannot do for us.
Although she wrote it last year, it is worth reading as people return to the post-summer routines.
“While exercise can boost mood, its health benefits have been oversold.
“Moderate exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes in people at risk. Exercise may reduce the risk of heart disease and breast and colon cancers.
“Though the evidence is mixed, exercise may also provide benefits for people with osteoporosis.
“Physical activity alone will not lead to sustained weight loss or reduce blood pressure or cholesterol.”
Source: New York Times, Times Essentials Online, Post date, January 8, 2008
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