Stephan Smith

Saturday, November 13, 2010

The Health Benefits of Exercise

The Health Benefits of Exercise

Studies show that regular physical activity:

- improves your chances of living longer
- improves quality of life
- reduces the risk of heart disease
- helps lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol
- helps protect you from developing certain cancers
- helps prevent or control type 2 diabetes (adult-onset diabetes)
- reduces the risk of arthritis and alleviates associated symptoms
- helps prevent osteoporosis (gradual loss of bone mass/strength)
- improves mobility and strength in later life
- alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety
- benefits weight reduction and weight management

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