Calls grow for doctors to prescribe exercise as treatment for chronic conditions

Exercise can be an effective treatment for a range of health conditions, but health experts say doctors continue to face ...
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3 science-backed exercises that can help grow 'new brain cells'

Mounting evidence in the past three decades have proven that adult humans can form new brain cells in a process called hippocampal neurogenesis. Studies suggest, in response to certain stimuli, ...
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Somatic Exercises Are Growing in Popularity, Thanks to These Health Benefits

Somatic exercises can come with a lot of benefits, but these are the risks and expert tips you should keep in mind. In 2022, the global wellness industry was valued at $5.6 trillion, with mindful ...
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When muscles work out, they help neurons grow: Biochemical and physical effects of exercise could help heal nerves

There's no doubt that exercise does a body good. Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, blood vessels, and immune system. Now, MIT engineers have found that exercise ...
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For people with lung cancer, exercise can be grueling, but evidence of benefits is growing

When you think of lung cancer treatment, what comes to mind—chemotherapy, radiation, surgery? While these can be crucial, there's another powerful tool that's often overlooked: exercise. Our recent ...
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'Exercise juice' released by muscles helps nerves grow, study finds

Working out your muscles may help heal your nerves after injury, by encouraging those neurons to grow faster. In a new study of mouse cells, scientists found that both the biochemical and mechanical ...