Exercise to prevent disease

9 Ways Exercise Keeps You Healthy

Sure, getting sweaty will keep you slender—but it’ll also help prevent osteoporosis, fatigue, cancer, and more

By Cheryl Grant fitbie

Get Fit to Fight Diseases
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Skin Cancer
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Osteoporosis
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Fatigue
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Acid Reflux
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Migraines
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Strokes
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Depression and Panic Disorders
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Diabetes
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Arthritis

Get Fit to Fight Diseases

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You know you need to exercise to keep your waistline in check. But if that isn’t enough motivation for you to hop on a treadmill, then maybe knowing what it can do for your overall health will encourage you to get a little sweaty. Read on to learn how working out for a minimum of 30 minutes a day, five days a week may help protect your body against diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. (Related: 12 Ways to Change Your Disease Risk Right Now)

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