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Eye on Exercise

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Walking is a quick path to a more youthful body. But more youthful eyesight?

Seems so. People who hit the walking trail at least three times a week are less likely than exercise slackers to develop wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye disease that can smudge out central vision.

Step It Up, See Better
In the U.S., AMD is one of the most common causes of blindness in people over age 60. Wet AMD is an advanced form of the disease. But you don't have to go down to wet AMD without a fight. If you're over 65, simply walking more can help your peepers steer clear of the condition.

Cardio Connection
Just how does exercise help? It might hinder a process that hurts not only your eyes but also your heart: inflammation. Learn how inflammation wreaks havoc with your ticker.
RealAge Benefit: Exercising regularly, expending at least 3,500 calories of energy a week, can make your RealAge 3.4 years younger.

RealAge Smart Search: Learn more about macular degeneration and how to prevent it with RealAge Smart Search.

References Published on 05/29/2007.
Physical activity and the 15-year cumulative incidence of age-related macular degeneration: the Beaver Dam Eye Study. Knudtson, M. D., Klein, R., Klein, B. E., British Journal of Ophthalmology 2006 Dec;90(12):1461-1463.

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