Word: noncardiovascular
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...objective, which is achieved by exerting the muscles to their limits, paradoxically expands those limits, improving strength, flexibility and the capacity to use oxygen efficiently. Recent studies advise that regular exercise may help stave off heart attacks and clogged arteries; it is now being suggested as therapy for such noncardiovascular diseases as certain types of diabetes (the body's cells make better use of insulin) and asthma. For some people, heavy exercise like weight training seems to slow down the effects of aging, keeping the skin youthful and muscles taut...
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