Tag: Exercise

,br>ScienceDaily (Mar. 6, 2012) — You might think that the DNA you inherited is one thing that you absolutely can't do anything about, but in one sense you'd be wrong.
Researchers reporting in the March issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, have found that when healthy but inactive men and women exercise for a matter of minutes, it produces a rather immediate change to their DNA. Perhaps even more tantalizing, the study suggests that the caffeine in your morning coffee might also influence muscle in essentially the same way.

What kind of exercise is safe - and fun - if you have nerve pain from diabetes, called diabetic neuropathy? And how can you stay motivated after that first flush of inspiration fades?

"It depends on where you're starting," says Dace L. Trence, MD, an endocrinologist and director of the Diabetes Care Center at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. "For the person who has been doing nothing, you would certainly want to start doing something that's comfortable and enjoyable and can be maintained."

Exercise and High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, which affects about 1 in 3 American adults, increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Exercise and a healthy diet are important ways to prevent high blood pressure. Exercise also boosts the effectiveness of blood pressure medication if you already have hypertension.

You may have heard about the U.S government recommendation that healthy Americans get 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a day. But another government report urges twice that amount. So, which plan is for you?

Why should I exercise?

Increased physical activity can lead to a longer life and improved health. Exercise helps prevent heart disease and many other health problems. Exercise builds strength, gives you more energy and can help you reduce stress. It is also a good way to curb your appetite and burn calories.