Being active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. As we get older, our muscles weaken and we tend to get more aches and pains which can make us more inclined to stretch out on the sofa rather than head off for a brisk walk. But, by becoming more active, you can help keep some aches and pains at bay and also reduce your chances of developing:
- Osteoporosis
- Heart attack and stroke
- High cholesterol and high blood pressure
- Some cancers, such as bowel cancer
Regular exercise can also improve muscle tone, strength and mobility, making you less prone to accidents and falls that could lead to painful injury.
DR WHITING ON HEALTHY LIVING MADE EASIER:
Diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease) are the biggest cause of illness and death in the UK. Inactive people have almost double the risk of dying from heart disease compared with active people.
2. To help prevent or reduce high blood pressure (hypertension), making you less likely to have a stroke or heart attack.
3. To improve your cholesterol levels.
There are two types of cholesterol - low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (sometimes called "bad" cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (sometimes called "good" cholesterol). High levels of LDL and low levels of HDL increase the risk of heart disease. Physical activity can improve your levels of "good" cholesterol, making heart disease less likely.
There are two types of cholesterol - low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (sometimes called "bad" cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (sometimes called "good" cholesterol). High levels of LDL and low levels of HDL increase the risk of heart disease. Physical activity can improve your levels of "good" cholesterol, making heart disease less likely.
4. To promote healthy blood sugar levels and lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Exercise is especially important if you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes - for example, if you are overweight, have high blood pressure or have close family members with the condition.
Exercise is especially important if you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes - for example, if you are overweight, have high blood pressure or have close family members with the condition.
5. To lower the risk of having joint pain or lower back pain.
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint problem and affects nearly everyone over the age of 60. Regular, moderate activity - especially walking - may lower the risk of developing it.
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint problem and affects nearly everyone over the age of 60. Regular, moderate activity - especially walking - may lower the risk of developing it.
6. To reduce your risk of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis (low bone density) is when your bones become brittle and prone to fracture. Exercise that puts weight on your bones, such as running and skipping, increases bone density, especially in teenagers, and slows down their degeneration later in life. If you already have Osteoporosis, choose low-impact, weight-bearing exercise, such as gentle walking or swimming.
Osteoporosis (low bone density) is when your bones become brittle and prone to fracture. Exercise that puts weight on your bones, such as running and skipping, increases bone density, especially in teenagers, and slows down their degeneration later in life. If you already have Osteoporosis, choose low-impact, weight-bearing exercise, such as gentle walking or swimming.
7. To reduce the risk of some cancers.
If you are physically active you are less likely to develop cancer, especially bowel cancer and breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Some studies suggest that physical activity may also help reduce the risk of lung and womb cancer.
If you are physically active you are less likely to develop cancer, especially bowel cancer and breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Some studies suggest that physical activity may also help reduce the risk of lung and womb cancer.
8. To help manage your weight.
Excess calories are stored as fat, so you put on weight when you eat more than your body needs. Physical activity uses calories and so helps to create a healthy energy balance.
Excess calories are stored as fat, so you put on weight when you eat more than your body needs. Physical activity uses calories and so helps to create a healthy energy balance.
9. To help prevent and treat mental illness.
Being inactive for long periods of time makes you more likely to suffer from clinical depression. You may also benefit from exercise if you have anxiety-related disorders, such as phobias, panic attacks or stress.
Being inactive for long periods of time makes you more likely to suffer from clinical depression. You may also benefit from exercise if you have anxiety-related disorders, such as phobias, panic attacks or stress.
10. To help you feel happier, more satisfied with life and have an improved sense of wellbeing.
Introduce regular exercise into your routine and you should sleep better, lower your stress levels and boost your self-image.
Introduce regular exercise into your routine and you should sleep better, lower your stress levels and boost your self-image.
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CELEBRITY CULTURE ON HEALTHY LIVING
VARIATIONS AND PRESSURE CULURE PUTS ON HEALTHY EATING AND VISUAL PERCEPTION OF CELEBRITIES AND 'NORMAL' CITIZENS.
"We are in a lifestyle that is so fat-phobic you wouldn’t have imagined fat individuals could be any more demonised, but Nuffield’s range seems to be that heavy individuals in the community eye really should be. We’ve had – and always have – so many problems about competition and disability; but looking at the range in. that scrutinise fat and aging individuals, both are going the way of being unlawful classes very soon. And if not unlawful, then certainly ought to have disregard, disregard and professional exploitation." - THE CELEB.CO.UK
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