tjing
2013-10-17, 15:46
Exercise is the Real Polypill.
Abstract
The concept of a “polypill” is receiving growing attention to prevent cardiovascular disease. Yet similar if not overall higher benefits are achievable with regular exercise, a drug-free intervention for which our genome has been haped over evolution. Compared with drugs, exercise is available at low cost and relatively free of adverse effects. We summarize epidemiological evidence on the preventive/therapeutic benefits of exercise and on the main biological mediators involved.
Physiology September 1, 2013 vol. 28 no. 5 330-358
http://physiologyonline.physiology.org/content/28/5/330
Abstract
The concept of a “polypill” is receiving growing attention to prevent cardiovascular disease. Yet similar if not overall higher benefits are achievable with regular exercise, a drug-free intervention for which our genome has been haped over evolution. Compared with drugs, exercise is available at low cost and relatively free of adverse effects. We summarize epidemiological evidence on the preventive/therapeutic benefits of exercise and on the main biological mediators involved.
Physiology September 1, 2013 vol. 28 no. 5 330-358
http://physiologyonline.physiology.org/content/28/5/330