Physical activity can help you maintain your health in many ways. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that regular physical activity can help:
- improve your mental health and mood
- reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
- reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- reduce your risk of some cancers
- strengthen your bones and muscles
- control your weight
- improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you're an older adult
- increase your chances of living healthier longer
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