Fact versus fiction of exercise… to mental health and the Olympics

Fact versus fiction of exercise… to mental health and the Olympics

Author: Sports | America Out Loud News February 25, 2026 Duration: 58:00
The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – Inactivity increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, adult-onset diabetes mellitus, and elevated cholesterol, etc. This show will examine a host of common myths ranging from “no pain, no gain; “more exercise equals better results”, “if I exercise I can eat whatever I want”, “I’m too old to exercise”...

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