Exercise Offsets College Partying Risks

Exercise May Mitigate Health Risks of Heavy Drinking

• A Florida State University study indicates aerobic exercise may reduce long-term health risks from heavy drinking in young adults.
• Mice that exercised daily while consuming large amounts of alcohol lived as long as non-drinking mice.
• Sedentary mice that drank heavily had shorter lifespans compared to their exercising counterparts.
• The study involved 37 mice divided into four groups: no alcohol and no exercise, exercise only, alcohol only, or both alcohol and exercise for six weeks.
• Researchers recommend young adults who drink heavily incorporate aerobic exercise to protect vital organs and potentially extend lifespan.

The study suggests regular aerobic exercise can help mitigate some health risks associated with heavy drinking in young adults, as evidenced by the similar lifespans of exercising and non-drinking mice.