Group: Specific Diets & Nutrition

Specific Diets & Nutrition
Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 104, Messages: 22775

With so many diets and nutritional plans out there, you can get lost. Find out what works best for others and share your experiences!

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The Benefits of Daily Physical Activity

CarbLO
CarbLO
Posts: 30
Joined: 2003/05/07
United States
2003/05/12, 01:47 PM
Reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation throughout the body.


Keeps weight under control.

Improves blood cholesterol levels.

Prevents and reduces high blood pressure.

Prevents bone loss.

Boosts energy level.

Helps manage stress.

Releases tension.

Improves the ability to fall asleep quickly and sleep well.

Improves self-image.

Counters anxiety and depression and increases enthusiasm and optimism.

Increases muscle strength, giving greater capacity for other physical activities.

Provides a way to share an activity with family and friends.

Establishes good heart-healthy habits in children and counters the conditions (obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, poor lifestyle habits, etc.) that lead to heart attack and stroke later in life.

In older people, it helps delay or prevent chronic illnesses and diseases associated with aging and maintains quality of life and independence longer.















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