Step out of knee pain

Article Abstract:

Research on 102 osteoarthritis patients shows that a regimen combining walking therapy and patient education can reduce pain in the knee joint. Subjects also reported a decreased reliance on medication and an increase in the distance they could walk without pain.

Osteoarthritis, Knee

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Step up immunity: exercise gets body's defenses rolling

Article Abstract:

A study of 12 women who exercised on the treadmill for 2 45-minute periods per day indicates that such walking exercise benefits the immune system. Increased numbers of natural killer (NK) and T-cells and higher immunoglobulin levels were reported in the study.

Treadmill exercise tests, Immune system

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Flex down hypertension: simple exercise drops blood pressure in minutes

Article Abstract:

Studies show that isometric exercises involving a hand-grip device loosen blood vessels in patients with mild hypertension. Systolic and diastolic pressures were lowered up to nine points, but rose again weeks after stopping the exercise.

Health aspects, Isometric exercise, Mild hypertension

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