EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 28 MIN
The Power of Exercise—Beyond the Gym
from It’s a Matter of Your Health with Dr. Veita Bland · host Dr. Veita Bland, MD
Dr. Veita Bland sits down with Dr. Mark D. Cook—Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology and Immunology—for an eye-opening conversation on how exercise works like medicine, transforming everything from heart health to gut health, immunity, and chronic disease management.🔍 Key Highlights: • Why physical activity isn’t the same as exercise • How exercise supports healthy blood sugar, cholesterol, and brain function • The relationship between medications, exercise, and chronic illness management • The science behind stress, mitochondria, and aging • Tips for safely exercising with health conditions and medicationsThis isn’t just fitness talk—it’s a life-saving conversation.Find more great content on our website www.drblandradio.com
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Dr. Veita Bland sits down with Dr. Mark D. Cook—Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology and Immunology—for an eye-opening conversation on how exercise works like medicine, transforming everything from heart health to gut health, immunity, and chronic disease management. 🔍 Key Highlights: • Why physical activity isn’t the same as exercise • How exercise supports healthy blood sugar, cholesterol, and brain function • The relationship between medications, exercise, and chronic illness mana...
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