Exercise is Medicine Canada at StFX University

09/08/2017

https://amp.theguardian.com/society/2017/aug/15/gps-in-england-unconfident-discussing-physical-activity-with-patients-report

Less than two-thirds of doctors feel confident discussing activity levels and almost a third have never heard of national guidelines

05/04/2017

https://t.co/R06KkTDpHN

Doctors, researchers, scientists--even ancient philosophers--have long claimed exercise works like a miracle drug. Now they have proof

12/19/2016

Published in 1908

10/02/2016

http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/more-doctors-are-prescribing-exercise-instead-of-medication/

Doctors treating chronic health problems increasingly are urging patients to think of physical activity as their new drug.

10/01/2016

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-36529680

The UK is seeing a small but "extremely worrying" rise in the number of children developing a type of diabetes that is linked to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles, experts warn.

09/24/2016

http://www.psypost.org/2015/10/active-body-active-mind-the-secret-to-a-younger-brain-may-lie-in-exercising-your-body-38712

It is widely recognised that our physical fitness is reflected in our mental fitness, especially as we get older. How does being physically fit affect our aging brains? Neuroimaging studies, in which the activity of different parts of the brain can be visualised, have provided some clues. Until now,...

09/23/2016

http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2015/10/28/does-exercise-slow-the-aging-process/?smid=tw-share&referer=https%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FnwDxnSkzV1

Almost any amount and type of physical activity may slow aging deep within our cells, and middle age may be a critical time to get the process rolling.

09/22/2016

http://www.bbc.com/sport/get-inspired/32416767

Adding a bit of activity into your day doesn't have to mean hours at the gym. Take a look at this guide to get some tips on working out your own way.

09/21/2016

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160225140430.htm

Medical researchers found that for adults aged 50 to 79 moving more, even 10 minutes of light activity daily, predicts lower mortality rates.

09/20/2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h95VWY0jgAM

09/19/2016

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/new-study-supports-theory-that-exercise-lowers-stress/article29184436/

A study lends support to a controversial theory that working off one type of stress may be beneficial against other types

09/17/2016

http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/more-doctors-are-prescribing-exercise-instead-of-medication/