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WHO reports say Regular physical activity:
- Reduces the risk of dying prematurely
- Reduces the risk of dying from heart diseases or
stroke, which are responsible for 1/3rd of all deaths.
- Reduces the risk of heart disease or colon cancer by up to 50%
- Reduces the risk of developing type II diabetes 50%
- Helps prevent / reduce hypertension, which affects 1/5th of the world's adult population
- Helps prevent / reduce osteoporosis, reducing the risk of hip fracture by up to 50% in women
- Reduces the risk of developing lower back pain
- Promotes psychological well being, reduces stress, anxiety and feelings of depression and loneliness
- Helps prevent or control risky behaviours, especially among children and young people, like tobacco, alcohol or other substance use, unhealthy diet or violence
- Helps control weight and lowers the risk of becoming obese by 50% compared to people with sedentary lifestyles
- Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints and makes people with chronic, disabling conditions improve their stamina.
- Can help in the management of painful conditions, like back pain or knee pain
- Reduces the bad effects of sedentary life style.
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