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Article on benifit of physical exercise



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Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity and exercise can have immediate and long-term health benefits. Most importantly, regular activity can improve your quality of life. A minimum of 30 minutes a day can allow you to enjoy these benefits.

Benefits of regular physical activity

If you are regularly physically active, you may:

reduce your risk of a heart attack

manage your weight better

have a lower blood cholesterol level

lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers

have lower blood pressure

have stronger bones, muscles and joints and lower risk of developing osteoporosis

lower your risk of falls

recover better from periods of hospitalisation or bed rest

feel better – with more energy, a better mood, feel more relaxed and sleep better.

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A healthier state of mind

A number of studies have found that exercise helps depression. There are many views as to how exercise helps people with depression:

Exercise may block negative thoughts or distract you from daily worries.

Exercising with others provides an opportunity for increased social contact.

Increased fitness may lift your mood and improve your sleep patterns.

Exercise may also change levels of chemicals in your brain, such as serotonin, endorphins and stress hormones.

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