Fitness Rx with the Exercise is Medicine Program
Train Your Body
English - May 03, 2016 16:18 - 8.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAlternative Health Health & Fitness exercise physiologist personal trainer melanie cole guests american college sports Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In years past, doctors would always ask patients about physical fitness.
Getting the body moving is not only great for general health, but it also helps fight chronic disease. Wanting to elevate it to a vital sign, the Exercise is Medicine Program was born.
Now, Exercise is Medicine is in 50 countries. Doctors prescribe physical activity as part of treatment plans. Some prescriptions are disease-based so the patients can address chronic disease issues before they worsen.
You are your best health advocate. Speak with your doctor about how fitness can improve your health.
Dr. Pam Peeke discusses the Exercise is Medicine Program.
