Here are a few of the latest news on how Exercising can reduce or eliminate many problems we see in dealing with disease and weight problems. It seems like there is something that comes out every week declaring how much better we will feel and look when we exercise regularly.
Folks genetically predisposed to obesity can reduce their odds of piling on the pounds by staying physically active, a new study suggests.
(“It’s good to see that physical activity can really help people despite having the (obesity) gene,” Berkowitz said.
A large international group of researchers found that the so-called “fat mass and obesity associated” (FTO) gene, which is known to increase the risk of obesity, has a 27 percent weaker effect on physically active adults compared to inactive ones. Their conclusion comes from a meta-analysis of 45 prior studies analyzing data from more than 218,000 participants.
“I think it is important to highlight that you don’t have to run a marathon or necessarily join the gym, but walking the dog, cycling to work, taking the stairs . . . about one hour (of activity) a day, five days a week, will have the effect we saw in our study,” said study author Ruth Loos, group leader of the Genetic Aetiology of Obesity Programme at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, England. “We hope that studies like ours convince people that even when genetically susceptible, a healthy lifestyle will help in the prevention of weight gain.” Source: USAtoday
Sometimes I think the best way to get through to people is to constantly be citing the benefits and proclaiming what you can expect from following a good exercise program. What it does for your health and daily comfort. Please read on…
“We do not yet know for sure what the causal relationship between physical activity and depression is like. What is clear is that elderly people who are physically active are less depressed, but higher levels of depression can also lead to less exercise, and this suggests there is a mutual influence,” said Dr. Magnus Lindwall, associate professor in exercise and health psychology at the University of Gothenburg.
Lindwall and his research colleagues studied 17,500 elderly people with an average age of 64 from 11 European countries. The subjects in the study were followed for over two and a half years, with regard to physical activity and depression.
“This study is one of the first to look at both how physical activity affects future depression and vice-versa, and how change in physical activity is associated with change in depression over time,” says Lindwall. Source: psychecentral.com
This is important because I think that a majority of elderly people may not have family and have to deal with feeling of loneliness which can often lead to or accelerate the feelings of depression. If you have an elderly person in your family – spend some time with them…especially if they live alone. Call them and see how there feeling – ask if they need anything.
Here is another related news research that claims we can reduce the effect of fat mutated genes by doing regular exercise.
We all know that fat is transferred to generations through muted genes but it doesn’t mean that we should give up the hope of getting a slim physic. Weight loss programs like dieting fall flat in front of our mutated genes but exercise can do wonders.
In the past, researchers have pointed out that genes make it difficult for us to control the urge for food. But if one continues to work out then one can definitely get rid of those unwanted fat around out belly and thighs.
It has been informed that people suffering from genetic related problems often have FTO gene which encourages them to consume extra 100 calories per meal. In a study, the Medical Research Council’s researchers observed the effect of exercise on the people with FTO gene.
The researchers found that regular exercise proves beneficial for a person. It has been revealed that mutated genes causes 33% rise in the weight. But if one exercise then the mutated genes can cause only 22% of obesity, which means extra fat which could push a person towards deadly diseases can be prevented.
According to the researchers, about 49% of Britons is affected with FTO genes. There are as many as 32 genes which in human which have been blamed for causing obesity. Obesity has become one of the biggest issues for many countries.
The people are being advised to exercise regularly so that the affect of mutated genes could be reduced. Escaping from the clutches of obesity is not an easy task but if one works smartly then it could be prevented. Regular exercise not only keeps us fit but also prevents us from falling ill.
Cambridge University medical researcher Ruth Loos noted, “People who carry the gene but who are physically active have a reduced risk compared to people who carry the gene but are inactive”. Source: Topnew.us
The benefits of following a regular exercise program are enormous. Our main concern is developing the habit of exercising. One effective way to get your daily exercise in is to make it a priority every day. Before you do chores, go shopping, or work out in the yard. Making it a priority gives us a greater chance of successfully getting it done day after day.