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Physical
Activity Has Many Benefits: |
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Cancer Prevention
Studies have shown that regular physical activity is
associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer, and
among women, physical activity in adolescence and
early adulthood may protect against development of
breast cancer. |
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Lower Blood Pressure
Participating in aerobic training significantly
reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Regular exercise provides the opportunity for
individuals to help control their hypertension (high
blood pressure). |
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Diabetes Prevention
Moderate physical activity such as walking and
cycling on trails can protect against developing
Type 2 diabetes. |
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Enhanced Mental Health
Through aerobic exercise training, walking and
cycling on trails can improve symptoms of
mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety of a
magnitude comparable to that obtained with some
pharmacological agent. |
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Live Longer
Studies have reported
that walking two or more miles a day reduces the
chance of premature death by 50%.
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