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(HealthDay News) -- Exercise may be just what the doctor ordered to improve heart health.

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says potential benefits of exercise include:

Reducing blood pressure and triglycerides.Boosting "good" HDL cholesterol. Improving levels of blood sugar, thereby reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.Cutting proteins responsible for harmful inflammation.Improving chances of maintaining a healthier weight.

-- Diana Kohnle
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