Newsbrief: Regular exercise to keep you busy and healthy

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by Alyssa Lewis

Regular moderate activity will maintain a healthy immune system while stuck in quarantine, according to ScienceDaily.

Scientists have suggested moderate intensity aerobics such as running, walking, and biking for about 150 minutes a week.

Short term exercise can help with immune system function and the body’s ability to deal with pathogens. Long-term exercise can reduce the risk of infections, as it slows down the changes to the immune system that take place as we age.

Some believe strenuous workouts could suppress the immune system and provide an “open window” for infection risk; however, this is not well supported by scientific evidence.

Dr. James Turner and Dr. John Campbell, researchers from the University of Bath, have linked the risk of infections to poor diet, stress, insufficient sleep and travel. Campbell said, “Provided exercise is carried out according to latest government guidance on social distancing, regular exercise will have a tremendously positive effect on our health and wellbeing, both today and for the future.”

It is also recommended by researchers to maintain good personal hygiene by thoroughly washing hands after exercise, maintaining a healthy diet, and to paying attention to sleep habits and patterns.

Provided is a website with exercises that can be done at home.

Reporter Alyssa Lewis “I am doing my best to stay happy and healthy throughout this unpredictable time”