Commit to Lifelong Learning
"perpetuam uitae doctrina!"
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow.
Learn as if you were to live forever." Mahatma Gandhi.

Get Regular Exercise
Enrich Your Life! We are here to point you in the right direction and cheer you on.
Your lifelong-learning journey will be much more enjoyable and fruitful if you are healthy.



How to Become and Remain Fit:
The Benefits of Regular Exercise
Regular exercise is a great way to become and remain fit, both physically and mentally. Not only does it improve physical health, but it can also improve heart health, brain health, and overall wellbeing.
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and even some types of cancer. It can also help boost mental health, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function.
If you want to keep your brain healthy as you age, getting regular exercise is key. It will help you maintain your mental acuity and keep your memory sharp for years to come.
On this page, we will discuss the benefits of regular exercise and provide some tips on how to stay and remain fit. Your lifelong learning journey will be much more interesting and enjoyable if you keep your brain and all other body systems fit and in good working condition.
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National Health Service(NHS) of the United Kingdom: Benefits of ExerciseList Item 1
Here is an article by the NHS on the benefits of exercise. The article says that: "It (exercise) can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer and lower your risk of early death by up to 30%."
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Better Health Channel of Australia: Physical activity - it's important.List Item 2
This article by the Better Health Channel of Australia presents the many benefits of regular exercise and physical activity. The article points out that as little as 30 minutes of physical activity each day can garner a myriad of health benefits to an individual.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The Benefits of Physical Activity
On this web page, the CDC presents a comprehensive discussion on the benefits of physical activity at various stages of our lives.
This is a "must read"!
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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
The US Department of Health and Human Services offers a wonderful PDF document dtailing a plethora of guidelines and advice on the benefits of physical activity.
This is a fantastic document, well worth reading!
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Research and Resources

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a wealth of information on the benefits of physical activity, on its website.

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
NIBIB was founded by the United States National Institutes of Health in 2000.
Here is NIBIBs Mission Statement:
"The mission of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) is to transform through engineering the understanding of disease and its prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment. NIBIB supports new tools and technologies to improve human health within its internal laboratories and through grants, collaborations, and training."
Exercise, Stress and the Brain.
Video, courtesy
NBIB gov