A University of Wisconsin study found daily walking reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration eye disease, according to a news release.
The study included 1,300 participants from the Women's Health Initiative and found the most active women had a 54 percent lower risk of developing macular degeneration. Women who were very active and ate a healthy diet saw a 71 percent decrease in risk.
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The study included 1,300 participants from the Women's Health Initiative and found the most active women had a 54 percent lower risk of developing macular degeneration. Women who were very active and ate a healthy diet saw a 71 percent decrease in risk.
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