Results reported in news recently concluded that regular vigorous exercise was needed to reduce death rate from heart disease. This contradicts traditional beliefs that moderate exercise is also efficacious. This study initially *appears* a substantial one (10 years, 2000 men, QUB) but, as the article discusses, there are substantial uncertainties about their methodology. http://www.nandotimes.com/healthscience/story/854179p-5984584c.html However, more exercise is unlikely to hurt most people. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu