Vigorous exercise ‘cuts chance of flu’ by around 10%
The new study examines the ACE I/D gene and whether its variationsthe ID, DD, and II genotypesimpact some seniors’ ability to fully reap the benefits of exercise. Physiology is the study of how molecules, cells, tissues, and organs function in health and disease. Authors are Thomas W. Buford et al. Researchers followed 424 sedentary, mobility-limited seniors aged 70-89 for a year Participants were randomly placed in a group that focused on either health education or physical activity.
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And only 17% of those infected felt ill enough to http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/p90x3-reviews/sbwire-455028.htm visit their GP. Over the winter flu season, 4.7% of people were believed to have flu compared to 6% the previous year. Some 5% of children were reported to have flu, compared to almost 8% the previous year. More research will need to be done into the effects of vigorous exercise in warding off the flu, but fresh data shows it can help reduce the chance of catching it, experts have said. Dr Alma Adler, research fellow at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, explained: We’re really interested in the preliminary findings around fitness activity and flu-like illness, as exercise is something that everyone can do to reduce your chance of having flu.
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