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Brisk Walking Lowers Blood Pressure

One enemy for blood pressure is stagnation. A variety of new information is confirming that brisk walking is a major benefit to blood pressure. This information applies to those who are obese as well as those who are simply at risk for blood pressure problems.

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Even Moderate Exercise Can Reduce the Risk of Early Death

In a study that is very good news for generally inactive people – just getting yourself on a consistent and moderate daily exercise program can significantly reduce your risk of early death.

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BDNF and Brain Size Boosted By Mild Aerobics in Elderly

This is the first study to show that the vital brain rejuvenation compound, BDNF, can be elevated by a 1 year walking program of 40 minutes three times per week. The elevation of BDNF reversed the typical age-associated brain shrinkage and actually added 2% in size to the key memory center in the brain called the hippocampus.

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