Health Tip: Exercising With a Lung Condition

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Health Tip: Exercising With a Lung Condition

(HealthDay News) -- While you may be tempted to avoid exercise if you have a lung condition such as asthma or COPD, regular exercise may be helpful, experts say.

The American Council on Exercise says potential benefits include:

Improving shortness of breath.

Reducing your risk of other chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.

Improving cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength.

Reducing anxiety and depression.

Date Published: 1/14/2015 9:15:05 AM

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