7-3-13: Just rec'd this article and since I just did a health talk on how we can change our genes with lifestyle, it caught my eye! Check this article out...it's gives a very good explanation about how exercise can change gene expression (called "epigenetics"). This is a new and exciting field, and I believe we will be hearing more about "lifestyle epigenetics" and "lifestyle epigentic therapy".
http://www.stonehearthnewsletters.com/how-just-a-little-exercise-changes-your-dna-and-why-that-is-a-very-good-thing/benefits-exercise/
For a cool interactive website that shows just how changing the epigenetics changes the DNA structure and turns on and off a cell, go to this URL:
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/control/
According to a series on PA published in Lancet 2012, physical inactivity is the 4th leading cause of death worldwide. This blog is dedicated to eradicating HYPOKINETIC DISEASE. We are missing out on the most powerful "pill" to improve the health and quality of life for all Americans!
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