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Health | Exercise Is Beneficial

Exercise is the key to better physical and psychological health, according to JoAnn Manson in the following viewpoint. Manson contends that exercise is associated with a lower incidence of heart disease, diabetes, and muscle tissue loss in older adults. In addition, Manson notes, exercise improves blood flow to the brain, warding off depression and sharpening cognitive function. Moreover, she reports that even moderate physical activity, such as housekeeping and yard work, has beneficial health effects. Manson is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and chief of preventive...

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