exercise is medicine symposium - university of saskatchewan
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Exercise is MedicineUniversity of Saskatchewan
November 20, 2014Patrick Ling, MD, MPH
Clinical Associate ProfessorAcademic Family Medicine
Why Exercise?
The Benefits of Exercise in ...● constipation● fibromyalgia● Osteoarthritis● lupus● depression● IBS – irritable bowel syndrome● insomnia● chronic fatigue● slows aging ● boost testosterone● preserves cognitive function● dysmenorrhea● fewer colds● cancer prevention?
panacea?
Exercise & Epigenetics● understanding the science and genetics
behind exercise● exercise modifies our genetics (DNA,
mRNA)o DNA methylation, histone acetylation
● leads to changes in glucose, lipid metabolism
Exercise slows aging
Keystone Habit
Exercise as a Keystone Habit● smoke less● eat better● more productive at work● less stress● use credit cards less
EIM - prescription card
Stages of Change
Exercise Duration - Fractionized● short sessions (10 min x 3) have a
greater benefit and longer (30 mins) in HTN
Tools
‘Keep Fit and Have Fun’