October 2003
Yet Another Reason to Lose Excess Weight: Improved Immune Function
You know that knocking off even a few pounds can significantly reduce blood cholesterol. Now researchers at Tufts have found that the same weight loss that lowers cholesterol levels also appears to help keep the immune system running at its best.
Did you know…
You can increase your “good” HDL cholesterol up to 20 percent by losing excess weight; up to 30 percent by becoming more physically active.
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- New Exam Tests Med Students’ Patient Skills
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