The importance of physical activity

An active lifestyle is known to be important for the maintenance of good health ad the prevention of chronic disease and regular exercise is now accepted as a valuable therapeutic intervention for an increasing range of long term conditions.
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Chronic non communicable diseases (NCDs) are cancers, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory conditions and type2 diabetes, four of the biggest killers that have emerged as one of the greatest social and economic development challenges of this century.

Sedentary lifestyles lead to weight gain, higher blood sugar and blood pressure levels, which increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer compared with those who sit less.