Why all the shouting over getting off your duff and doing regular physical activity? Here are some of the benefits:
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Why all the shouting over getting off your duff and doing regular physical activity? Here are some of the benefits:
* Improves energy.
* Reduces feelings of stress, anxiety and depression.
* Improves sleep.
* Improves concentration.
* Enhances self-esteem.
* Helps you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
* Reduces the risk of heart disease, or improves cardiac function if you’ve had a heart attack or bypass.
* Increases good cholesterol and lowers triglycerides.
* Reduces the risk of colon cancer.
* Lowers high blood pressure and the risk of stroke.
* Controls blood sugar levels if you have, or are at risk for, diabetes.
* Improves bone density and lowers the risk of osteoporosis and fractures as you get older.
Sources: the American Heart Assn., the American College of Sports Medicine, Shape Up America!, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Assn.
