- Increase immune function
- Strengthen bones
- Lower cholesterol
- Reduce sick days 25% to 50%
- Reduce Alzheimer's risk 40%
- Reduce cancer risk 30%
- Reduce cancer recurrence 50%
- Reduce colon cancer 60%
- Reduce strokes 27%
- And, is as effective as medication and therapy for depression! (p. 111)
So, now how do we silence those demanding exercise gremlins?
I know, I know . . . by exercising. I really should go exercise now.
Reference
Ivey, A. E., & Zalaquett, C. P. (2011). Neuroscience and counseling: Central issue for social justice leaders. Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, 3(1), 103-115.
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