Why exercise is called "medicine?"

A. Even though it has no effect on length of life, it decreases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
B. It improves heart health and academic performance.
C. It wards off type 2 diabetes but increases risk of other chronic diseases.
D. It improves cholesterol level when combined with an organic diet and natural nutritional supplements.
E. Physicians prescribe it more than they do antibiotics.


B. It improves heart health and academic performance.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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