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Exercise rejuvenates virtually every organ in your body, adding energy to your days and years to your life. Some of the most common diseases of aging can actually be prevented, postponed, or even reversed through physical exercise.

At the clinic, our patients take a brisk 15- to 20-minute walk after each meal. This not only enhances digestion, but it also helps clear glucose out of the bloodstream, thereby lowering after-meal blood sugar spikes.

Several studies have demonstrated that excessive screen time—defined as watching TV, playing video games, and surfing the Internet or engaging in other computer-related activities—can have profound adverse effects on your health.

Scientists studied a number of health markers in both gardeners and non-gardeners. They found that gardening not only provided a decent amount of physical activity, but also improved hand strength and sense of well-being.

Engaging in regular exercise is one of the primary therapeutic lifestyle changes I recommend for optimal health and well-being.

There are two main types of exercise: aerobic and resistance. Both types are important since each conveys different health benefits. Combining aerobic and resistance exercise has a greater impact on health than either of the two performed separately.