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Exercise does your heart and immune system immune system

Cells, cell products, organs, and structures of the body involved in the detection and destruction of foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Immunity is based on the system's ability to launch a defense against such invaders.
 good. But there's a limit. Overexercising may actually do a body harm. So what's the best way to gauge the intensity of your workout?

An ongoing study of Harvard men who graduated before 1950 suggests that if exercise feels hard, you're on the right track.

"Don't get stuck in a rut," researchers advise. "As your body adapts to exercise, you'll need to push yourself more and more to get the same cardiovascular workout."

Another sign that it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a  to pick up the pace is when you notice your weight or waist size creeping up.

Heart disease proved less common among those who reported the vigor of their workout as "moderate or intense." An exercise regimen that speeds up your heart and allows you to break a sweat is optimal.

But beware. Avoid workouts that cause uncomfortable shortness of breath Shortness of Breath Definition

Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a feeling of difficult or labored breathing that is out of proportion to the patient's level of physical activity.
, profuse pro·fuse  
adj.
1. Plentiful; copious.

2. Giving or given freely and abundantly; extravagant: were profuse in their compliments.
 sweating in cold or mild weather, feelings of unsteadiness, or substantial fatigue or muscle pain. As in all things, temperance Temperance
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

organization founded to help alcoholics (1934). [Am. Culture: EB, I: 448]

amethyst

provides protection against drunkenness; February birthstone.
 is best.

(Harvard Heart Letter/Consumer Reports)
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Publication:Vibrant Life
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Date:Mar 1, 2004
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