“Medical benefits of regular exercise”- Delna Pooniwala.
As we age, a few lifestyle choices like a regular physical activity, has as large an impact on our health.
Moderate-intensity aerobic activity, like brisk walking, is generally safe for most people.
Although if you have a chronic health condition such as arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease, you may need to consult your doctor to find out if your condition limits you in any way.
In most cases, regular physical activity helps with arthritis and other conditions affecting the joints too besides reducing the risk of developing coronary heart disease, type-2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Physically active people have a lower risk of colon cancer & breast cancer than do people who are not active. It can help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age so keeps Alzheimer’s far away.
When the body is constantly mobile, you have a lower risk of functional limitations than people who are inactive.
Always remember – Everyone can gain the health benefits of physical activity – age, ethnicity, shape or size do not matter. So get started!
