As a medical school professor, I teach my students to prescribe drugs. But a landmark review in Cell Metabolism argues we should prescribe exercise first.

Febbraio and Pedersen -- the scientists who coined "exercise as medicine" -- reviewed 233 studies on how exercise directly treats the most common chronic diseases.

The numbers are stunning:

- Life expectancy rose ~60% in the l... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1550413126000860

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As a medical school professor, I can tell you: the textbooks got this one wrong. We taught that once you have prostate cancer, exercise is nice but optional.

New data says it may be the most powerful tool in your arsenal.

828 men on active surveillance for prostate cancer. Median follow-up: 6.4 years.

Those who exercised just 3+ MET-hours per week -- roughly 1 hour of brisk walk... https://www.nature.com/articles/s41391-026-01105-8

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As a medical school professor, this is one of the most practical cancer findings I've seen in years.

A first-of-its-kind phase III trial across 20 cancer centers just showed: simple walking and resistance band exercises prevented cognitive decline during chemotherapy.

687 patients. The results were striking.

Patients who followed the exercise program maintained their mental sha... https://finance.yahoo.com/news/structured-exercise-programs-may-help-130700759.html

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I teach medical students about cancer prevention. Most assume it requires years of lifestyle change.

New research says 10 MINUTES may be enough to shift the odds.

Newcastle University found that just 10 minutes of vigorous exercise changes your bloodstream so dramatically that it alters 1,300+ genes in cancer cells.

The key findings:

-- 13 proteins surged after a single 10-minute cycling ...
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225535.htm

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A new white paper from Sport England and The Open Data Institute shows how better access to physical activity data can help health care teams signpost people to trusted local options – and take pressure off the NHS.
https://theodi.org/news-and-events/news/better-use-of-physical-activity-data-could-improve-health-outcomes-and-reduce-pressure-on-nhs-says-white-paper/

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Combining the physical movement of #mindful #running and the beautiful surroundings of nature, you allow your mind to become clear. It’s easier to forget about the worries of the world when pushing your body through a challenging run amongst a stunning landscape.

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By focusing on your breathing and the rhythm of your footsteps, mindful #running empowers us to concentrate fully on the present moment, cultivating inner peace and fostering emotional resilience.

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