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Colds and Flu are spooky!

 
As the weather turns cooler, nothing is spookier than infections - particularly when we don't need to get them. 
 
A new study from the University of Washington demonstrates what the "science" would have lead us to believe.  Physical activity improves our ability to fight infections - not to mention our thinking, performance and heart.  But in this year-long study, the researchers demonstrated that regular daily activity (in this case it was 45 minutes of any type of activity) reduced colds by 50%.  A big number.
 
So if you're "spooked" by the goblins or the kids in your neighborhood Tuesday, remember:  Nothing is scarier than not moving enough! 
 
And, you'll save on the kleenex, misery and medications too!
 
Have a great Halloween weekend.
 
Dr Mike
Published Oct 27 2006, 02:42 PM by mparkinson

Comments

 

dalpra said:

Another good reason to exercise.
December 18, 2006 12:30 PM
 

Mr. Buckeye said:

I know that since I have taken up daily walking (with my dog), the number of times I have been sick has decreased...even with 2 boys who seem to bring home colds from school every other week.  Whether this is directly connected with increased exercise, I'm not certain.  Whatever the cause, I know my increased daily activity has improved my overall health--both physical and mental.
December 19, 2006 12:12 PM
 

Irish1 said:

I am exercising more, and have found that I don't feel run down as much.  Hopefully this will help me fight off a cold.
December 21, 2006 12:55 PM

About mparkinson

Dr. Mike, EVP and Chief Health and Medical Officer, is responsible for the strategic direction and health care management at Lumenos. Formerly Director of Medical Programs and Resources for the U.S. Air Force, he was responsible for policy and planning for the Medical Service with over 2 million beneficiaries, 70 facilities and a $4 billion budget. A retired colonel, he served as deputy director of Air Force Medical Operations and chief of preventive medicine. He is President-Elect of the American College of Preventive Medicine and a member of the Institute of Medicine Committee reviewing NASA prevention programs, the Armed Forces Epidemiological Board. Mike is a recipient of the Air Force Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Service Award of the American College of Preventive Medicine and Distinguished Recent Graduate Award from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. He received his A.B. from Cornell University, M.D. from George Washington University, family practice training at the UCLA and his M.P.H., preventive medicine residency and chief residency at the Johns Hopkins University.

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