Exercise is Medicine

It remains the case that all too little in medical science is demonstrated to be better than exercise for improved long-term health. Much of the early work on ways to slow aging, pioneered by the supplement industry, has proven to be less effective than structured exercise programs when finally evaluated in clinical trials. One conclusion is that the research and development communities must do better, aim higher. Another conclusion, the subject of this open access paper, is that perhaps the practicing medical community should become much more serious about exercise. Lack of exercise is a health concern worldwide. According to WHO, 31% of the world's population does not attain the minimum required level of physical activity. This unhealthy lifestyle is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide with approximately 3.2 million deaths annually. This situation is continuously worsening and poses a substantial burden on health systems and societies. A considerable portion of health conditions can be attributed to physical inactivity. Sedentary behavior and physical inactivity are the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. Compared with people who have previously been physically active, those who are inactive have a higher risk of developing neurological diseases. Recognizing that many chronic diseases are closely related to poor lifestyle habits and that exercise plays a role in a variety of health conditions, the American College...
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