A minimum of two and a half hours of intense physical exercise per week can reduce the risk of flu infection, say researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Scientists conducted an online survey, which was attended by 4.8 thousand. person. It turned out that moderate exercise does not have a protective effect against influenza.. For five years, researchers observed the effects of exercise on the incidence of influenza.

It turned out that it is possible to prevent 100 cases of influenza per 1000 people if a person has intense physical exertion from 2.5 to 5 hours a week.. It was about running, cycling, etc..

Experts believe that now there is another reason to intensively do sports and keep your body and health in good condition..

medicinform. net.