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TOPS Nashville discusses exercise

June 9 meeting highlights health benefits of aerobic activity

Three runners wearing bib numbers 452, 451, and 436 walk or jog together outdoors.
TOPS 1573 Nashville recognized weekly winners and heard a program about the benefits of exercise for kidney health and overall wellness during its June 9 meeting.

TOPS 1573 Nashville opened its June 9 meeting with pledges.

The best weekly loser was Mabel Leid. She said to take a walk every day. Leo Tope was the best weekly KOPS.

Lana Rush gave the program from an article titled “Exercise To Help Your Kidneys” from TOPS News. When people exercise, their organs get more oxygen and nutrients from their blood. Frequent aerobic exercise also can help lower blood pressure. It lowers the risk of getting diabetes and can help control it for those who already have it.

It is best to exercise five times a week. A goal should be to work out for 30 minutes each time.

TOPS 1573 Nashville meets Tuesdays at Nashville Global Methodist Church. Meetings are at 5:30 p.m., with weigh-in at 5 p.m.