Exercise has so many benefits, one of which happens to be warding off disease. But according to a new study there may be more diseases that you can fight with fitness than previously believed.
Not only will you better your chances of not being obese by exercising regularly, your risk of developing about two dozen physical and mental health problems are also reduced. Researchers came to the conclusion after reviewing more than 40 studies.
According to the review, exercise reduces the risk of some cancers, dementia, sexual problems, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, depression, and hypertension. And that’s just a partial list.
The review was done by Leslie Alford, a physiotherapist and lecturer at the University of East Anglia in England.
“The literature reviewed shows that how long people live and how healthy they are depends on a complex mix of factors, including their lifestyle, where they live, and even luck,” says Alford. “Individuals have an element of control over some of these factors, including obesity, diet, smoking, and physical activity.” (more…)
