Health benefits of physical activity

November 9, 2019SparksHealth InformationBrain functionDementiaDepressionDiabetesHealth benefitsHeart diseasesPhysical Activity2

Health benefits of regular physical activity include:

• Strengthens the heart, muscles and bones.
• Prevents heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, dementia, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome and some cancers ( colon and breast cancer).
• Recommended in the treatment of stroke, diabetes, some cancers, low back pain, arthritis, neck pain and a whole lot of other health conditions.
• Boosts brain power
• Sharpens memory
• Prevents cognitive decline
• Boosts sleep quality
• Reduces the risk of depression
• Alleviates anxiety
• Boosts self-confidence
• Improves cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness
• Helps to control weight

Talk to a licenced physiotherapist about your physical activity goals and tips and ideas on how to meet World Health Organisation’s Physical Activity Guidelines amidst COVID-19 pandemic.