Movement is Important to Everyone
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Staying Active Matters
Activity can keep you healthy longer because it can:
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Promote bone, muscle and joint health.
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Reduce your risk of diabetes, colon cancer, osteoporosis and heart disease.
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Reduce your blood pressure and stress. Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Manage chronic diabetes and arthritis by improving stamina and muscle strength and by reducing joint swelling and pain.
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Improve balance, reducing the risk of serious falls.
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Inactive people are 20% - 30% more likely to die1. Any physical activity is better than none. Simple activities throughout the day will give you what the doctors recommend.
1World Health Organization