Tag: DNA
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How Exercise Affects Your DNA
Over the years you’ve likely realized you’re better at some activities more than others. Perhaps there’s a type of sport that comes natural to you. Maybe you’re taller than most people, which helps in a number of activities. Or, like me, you might be better suited for going for long walks, runs or bike rides.…
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Five Benefits of Exercise You May Not Know
Regular physical activity and exercise are great ways to maintain and improve your health. Exercise is known to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes, depression and heart disease. It can also give you an energy boost and is an important part of any weight loss program. But there are many more benefits of exercise and…
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What happens to your body when you exercise?
Humans are creatures of instant gratification. We do something, and want to see results right away. Exercise fits perfectly into this viewpoint, as it provides immediate benefits from the very first session. And these benefits keep on coming throughout your entire life. When one exercises, this stresses the body causing it to change to become…
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Understanding Epigenetics and Nutrition: An Interview with Dr. Angela Devlin
All of us have DNA. In fact every cell in our body, whether it is in our skin cells or our blood cells has the exact same genes. Our genetic codes makes up who we are. Or does it? Just because we have a certain gene, it doesn’t mean it will be active. The field…