Research
Mixed
Structured, supervised exercise interventions provide mortality and morbidity benefits comparable to pharmacologic interventions for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease, stroke rehabilitation, heart failure treatment, and diabetes prevention.
For chronic conditions, exercise is a primary treatment, not just an adjunct. It reduces mortality and improves function as effectively as drugs. Consult a doctor for a tailored program.
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Mortality benefits from exercise are similar to pharmacologic interventions for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease, stroke rehabilitation, treatment for heart failure and prevention of diabetes.
Why this rating
Based on multiple Cochrane reviews and RCTs.
Source
Prescribing exercise interventions for patients with chronic conditions
Tammy Hoffmann et al. · Canadian Medical Association Journal · 2016
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