Stig Östlund

tisdag, november 01, 2011

Exercise May Reduce Glaucoma Risk

News Review From Harvard Medical School -- Exercise May Reduce Glaucoma Risk

People who get regular exercise for many years may have a lower risk of glaucoma, a new study suggests. The study focused on a group of 5,650 middle-aged and older adults. They provided information about their physical activity, at work and during free time. Researchers also kept track of their eye pressure levels for 15 years. People who were moderately active at the start of the study were 25% less likely to have low ocular perfusion pressure 15 years later. People with this condition are more likely to develop glaucoma. The study is in the October issue of the journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. HealthDay News wrote about it October 30.

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