Live Long and Prosper: Can Exercise Make You Immortal?
Live Long and Prosper: Can Exercise Make You Immortal? Italian scientists have discovered that exercise could lengthen our lifespan - but not in the way most people expect. Research on diabetic patients has uncovered that exercise can reduce oxidative stress and lengthen a chromosome's telomeres. As researchers continue to study genomic stability, DNA repair, and longevity, is immortality a possibility? Written By: Micaela Leong It is common knowledge that exercise brings great benefits to our lives and overall well-being. Aerobic exercise improves your stamina and metabolism, strengthens muscles, and prevents weight-related diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease. With a healthy body and lifestyle, it is possible to live life for as long as possible. However, researchers from Italy studying diabetics patients discovered that it can change your genome as well. Experiments were conducted on diabetic patients and healthy subjects, to see whethe