December 2, 2008

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Healthy Lifestyle Triggers Genetic Changes, Says Study

Healthy Lifestyle Triggers Genetic Changes, Says Study

June 17, 2008 - 7:10am

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Comprehensive lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise can lead not only to a better physique, but also to swift and dramatic changes at the genetic level, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

In a small study, the researchers tracked 30 men with low-risk prostate cancer who decided against conventional medical treatment such as surgery and radiation or hormone therapy.

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