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1. excessive amounts of activity should be avoided, because risk of injury increases with greater amounts of activity, as does the risk of menstrual abnormalities and bone weakening 2. Women over age 50 who plan to begin a new program of //**vigorous**// physical activity should first consult a physician to be sure they do not have heart disease or other health problems 3. Physical inactivity is more common among women than men 4. Exercise helps maintain healthy bones 5.Exercise can help reduce blood pressure in some women with hypertension 6. Social support from family and friends has been consistently and positively related to regular physical activity

7. Exercise h elps control joint swelling 8. Exercise helps pain associated with arthritis

9. Exercise m ay enhance the effect of estrogen replacement therapy in decreasing bone loss after menopause

10. Exercise r educes symptoms of anxiety and depression

11. Exercise fosters improvements in mood and feelings of well-being.

12. Exercise helps maintain healthy muscles 13. Exercise helps mainatain healthy joints 14. Exercise h <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">elps control weight and build lean muscle <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">15. Exercise helps reduce body fat