The most potent medical intervention ever
Exercise is good for us—big surprise, I know. However, referring to it as “the most potent medical intervention” is a big deal.
In laboratory studies on sedentary rats, Dr. Euan Ashley, professor of medicine and genetics at Stanford University, discovered that after an 8-week aerobic program, the rats “almost turned into different beings,” and that the molecular makeup of their organs had been positively changed. Dr. Ashley says new insights were gained into how exercise reduces the risk of certain diseases.
Changes in the heart and skeletal muscle tissue were expected, but Dr. Ashley was surprised to see significant changes in kidney, intestine, adrenal gland, and brain tissues, indicating that cells throughout the entire body benefit from exercise.
Reducing the risk of heart disease and many cancers by as much as 50%, and improved sleep quality, mood, and lung function are just a few reasons why Dr. Ashley feels confident in calling exercise the most potent medical intervention.
Learn more about the study’s findings and the doctor’s exercise recommendations in this interview from PBS:
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This is a great article. I know if I don't get enough exercise, I feel it physically and mentally. Crazy exercise and workouts aren't the key; it's just moving our bodies the way they were created to move and doing it regularly. Thanks for posting; it's a good reminder to move!