Exercise Could Slow Aging Of Body, Study Suggests
Washingtonpost
January 29, 2008
Physically active people have cells that look younger on a molecular level than those of couch potatoes, according to new research that offers a fundamental new clue into how exercise may help stave off aging.
The study, involving more than 2,400 British twins, found for the first time that exercise appears to slow the shriveling of the protective tips on bundles of genes inside cells, perhaps keeping frailty at bay.
Previous research has shown that being physically active reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases, potentially extending longevity.
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