Staying active
Staying active is so important. A lot of people assume that because arthritis is a “wear and tear problem” that they should not exercise. It’s simply NOT TRUE.
Reasons to Exercise
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) reported that brisk walking 3 hours per week can reduce a women’s risk of heart attack by 30-40%, as much as vigorous exercise such as jogging, biking, and swimming. Retired elderly men: NEJM reported that men who walked more than 2 miles per day showed a reduction in mortality…
The Importance of Exercise
A very important study on exercise was conducted that has implications for us all. The study was called the Dallas Bed Rest and Training Study. Researchers recruited 6 college students to literally spend their summer in bed. (D.K. McGuire et al., “A Thirty Year Follow-Up of the Dallas Bed Rest and Training Study”, Circulation 104…