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their potential to develop into many different cell types. When a stem cell divides, it either becomes another type of cell, such as a muscle cell or brain cell, or it remains a stem cell. Further, these cells act as an internal repair system in many types of tissues, dividing a seemingly infinite number of times to replenish other cells. If stem cells can be directed to turn into specific cell types, they could offer an ongoing source of replacement to cells and tissues, and be used to treat diseases such as: • Alzheimer's disease • Heart disease • Spinal cord injury • Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis • Stroke • Burns However, as you age, your stem cells begin to diminish in quality and quantity, so just when you require strong stem cells the most, you're becoming increasingly deficient. And your muscles aren't the only part of your body affected. e same goes for all your inner organs and other tissues as well. ey wear out and need to be restored or replaced, and with advancing age and diminishing amounts of stem cells, this restoration eventually ceases to take place. e fact that exercise alone can affect the behavior of your muscle stem cells is therefore definitely worth noting. Furthermore, according to Professor Boppart, "e fact that MSCs in muscle have the potential to release high concentration of growth factor into the circulatory system during exercise also makes us wonder if they provide a critical link between enhanced whole-body health and participation in routine physical activity." is seems entirely reasonable. But we already know that high-intensity interval training effectively increases your production of human growth hormone (HGH), also known as "the Fitness Hormone," which plays a vital role in your overall health, fitness and longevity. So whether your muscle stem cells are a critical link or not will not make or break the argument here. e bottom line is simple: vigorous exercise will help you keep your body younger, longer. Exercise for Optimal Longevity If you need more proof that exercise is key for longevity, take a look at the research on telomeres. Telomere length – the length of the terminal caps of your chromosomes – is considered to be a marker of aging and health. ousands of studies have been published on telomeres. ey're known t maintain genomic stability, prevent the inappropriate activity of DNA Abby's Magazine - May/June 2015 | Page 23