I just read an article I want to tell you about.* Every few months Claremore Regional Hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma, sends out a free magazine. This time the article was about exercise and they listed several reasons why breaking a sweat is a good thing. The title was Break a Sweat to Reduce Your Cancer Risk! It said “Inactivity and a poor diet cause more than 180,000 U.S. cancer deaths each year.” The American Cancer Society recommends getting 30 to 45 minutes of exercise 5 or more times a week. The article said people who exercise have a better working body. Unlike sedentary people, those who exercise have:
–a healthier body weight and lesser fat, especially around the abdomen
–better blood sugar control
–better hormone regulation
–faster digestion, which shortens the bowel’s exposure to toxins

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