A new study suggests that regular exercise and a diet rich in calcium reduce the chance of developing metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome is a group of problems that raise the risk of diabetes and heart disease: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high blood fats and low "good" cholesterol.
In a study of 5,000 people in Illinois, USA, the researchers found the syndrome was less common among those who exercised regularly and ate enough calcium. People who didn't manage at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, such as walking, were 85% more likely to have metabolic syndrome, and women who didn't get enough calcium were 65% more likely to have it.
The study was published in the American Journal of Health Promotion in late 2008.
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