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Dodomeki
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May 31, 2010
15 minutes to slow cell ageing
WASHINGTON - JUST 15 minutes of daily vigorous physical activity can help one stay young, finds a novel research. The study points out that short bouts of daily vigorous workout thrice per week, not only make one feel better and relaxed but also improve body's ability to fight off diseases and stress-induced cellular ageing, reported Qatar News Agency. The study has been published in the May 26 online issue of PLoS ONE. Findings of the study suggest that regular physical activity can prevent the deterioration of vital cells, better known as telomere shortening-a known indicator of cellular ageing.
To come up with this finding, a research team from the University of California looked at 62 post-menopausal women, many of whom were highly stressed caregivers of spouses or parents with dementia. For the study, the women were divided into active and inactive groups based on their exercise levels. Participants in the inactive group had higher stress levels and shorter telomere length compared to their healthy counterparts. To arrive at better results, the participants were asked to report how much time they spent on daily physical activity as well as their stress levels. Their blood samples were also taken to measure the effect of physical activity on the telomere length. -- BERNAMA
