The amount of benefit derived from exercise was more dependent on intensity than type of exercise. Researchers theorize that exercise helps to normalize blood sugar and insulin levels which may contribute to gallstones, if abnormal. Gallstones Gallstones affect approximately 1 in 10 Americans, and are associated with approximately 3,000 deaths annually. More than 800,000 hospitalizations each year are caused by gallstones that are large enough to cause significant pain. Over 500,000 people undergo surgery for gallstones annually.
Obesity is one of the strongest risk factors for gallstones.
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