Exercise prevents cellular aging by boosting mitochondria
Written by Tim Newman
Published: Today
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It is common knowledge that exercise imparts a smorgasbord of health benefits. What is not yet understood is how physical activity manages to reduce aging on a cellular level. New research into mitochondria lifts the lid on the processes involved.
[Woman running at sunrise]
New research helps understand how exercise might prevent cellular aging.
Regular exercise has been shown to boost the immune system, heighten cognitive abilities, improve sleep, increase lifespan, and maintain muscle tone. Its benefits are proven; the research is conclusive.
However, the mechanisms that lie beneath exercise's positive effects remain in the shadows. How do physical activities translate into rebuilding organelles that degrade as we age? Which activities are best?
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316229.php
