Here you are part of an interesting article, discusses the benefits of physical activity.
''When people become more active, reducing the risk of heart disease may suffer, some cancers and diabetes, and they can control their weight better, increase their tolerance for physical work and improve the health of your muscles and bones. They are also more likely to improve their quality of life and psychological health. Physical activity can not only add years of life, but is also accumulating evidence that add life to years.
Physical inactivity is an epidemic across Europe. Leading authorities from around the world have accepted the evidence associating inactive life with various illnesses and physical and mental disorders. At present, it seems that the situation is rather worse. The costs in terms of human suffering, lost productivity and health care are high. The solution is deceptively simple. Have to move more and more frequently. But unfortunately, it is difficult for most people, especially those who would benefit most, as middle-aged adults and the elderly, to become more active, if not taken any action.
To encourage physical activity requires the concerted action of several agencies that help people reduce their sedentary lifestyle and increase the performance of physical activities, and to change the environment to encourage people to be more active. National governments, regional and local authorities have to work with planners and transport planners, schools, workplaces and health authorities to encourage more activities such as walking, cycling and sports activities. In turn, it is the responsibility of each person to return to review and evaluate their priorities, to achieve lead a lifestyle that includes more physical activity a day.''
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