Exercise IS Medicine: A Broad-Spectrum Prescription for All

Offered By: UVic Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health via YouTube

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Discover the powerful impact of exercise as medicine in this comprehensive lecture from the 2023 Masterminds Lecture Series. Explore how physical activity can prevent chronic diseases, enhance cancer treatment effectiveness, improve mental health, and serve as a versatile treatment for various health conditions. Learn from Dr. Kathy Gaul, Professor Emerita and exercise physiologist, as she shares her expertise on the broad-spectrum benefits of exercise and its potential as a universal prescription for optimal health and well-being.

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Exercise IS Medicine: A broad-spectrum prescription for all

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UVic Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health

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