Physical Activity Could Lower Women's Crohn's Disease Risk

By Chioma Ihekweazu Apart from maintaining heart health, bone health and mental health, exercising also may help maintain digestive heath. A recent study found that physical activity helped lower women's risk of developing Crohn's disease -- a digestive disorder causing inflammation in the lower part of the small intestine. The authors of this study noted that their findings support past research that has found exercise to lower the risk of Crohn's disease.

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