Exercise and cardiac health: physiological and molecular insights

Exercise and cardiac health: physiological and molecular insights

The cardiac benefits of exercise have been recognized for centuries. Studies have undisputedly shown that regular exercise is beneficial for the cardiovascular system in young, old, healthy and diseased populations. For these reasons, physical activity has been recommended worldwide for cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment. Although the benefits of exercise are clear, understanding of the molecular triggers that orchestrate these effe…

There's no walking away from the benefits of exercise, no matter your age (or excuse)

Exercise … it’s just one foot in front of the other so why is it so hard? Photo: sonyachny. My neighbours are putting me to shame. It’s not because of their beautiful, colourful, healthy, weed-free gardens, or the veggie patches that would be the envy of any hatted chef. Admittedly, I do cringe when I compare my dying pot(s) of parsley to the bountiful produce they happily share. I don’t know what it is about parsley that I can’t get right. Shov…