Yoga Exercise may help you exist longer. As millions of Americans nest to a health club armed with New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, medical experts have an additional motive in order to exercise: Typical workouts can help protect against colds and flu, decrease the risk of certain cancers and chronic conditions and slow the entire process of aging. Regular exercise has been shown to fight the continuing damage done to cells, tissues and organs which underlies many chronic disorders. Indeed, numerous studies have found that exercise can reduce blood pressure, decrease bad cholesterol, and minimize the incidence of Type 2 diabetes.