EB: Our bodies are so intricately wired and the key to keeping them tuned up really is physical activity. I remember in a meeting we had recently that we were talking about Dr. Judy Cameron’s research. She is part of CTSI. We were talking about a study she did that showed that monkeys walking on a treadmill had positive effects to their brains. It is really interesting – and encouraging!
JJ: I know! Those are results from a 2010 published study (www.futurity.org/time-on-treadmill-shapes-up-the-brain/). I don’t even think we fully understand yet how important physical activity is to our bodies. But researchers like those at the University of Pittsburgh Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center are working on it.
EB: Yes, an important facility indeed. I’d encourage people to just walk—period. I don’t care where or when, just move. Walk your animals, take walks with your grandchildren or walk up the steps. Find a partner to walk with, and make it fun. I’m going to take my own advice! Exercise is excellent, and it’s rewarding.
JJ: Certainly! Thank you for your time, Ms. Bush. I wish you and all of our readers a happy and healthy 2016. Next month, we continue talking about an important aspect of health, the use of vitamins and supplements. There seems to be a trend to using these recently, and I am interested in hearing what research tells us about these additives.
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