Healthy Living Facts - MA, RI

Just the Facts

We know that a lot of our members want to look and feel better. Here are a few more reasons why you may want adopt a lifestyle that includes physical activity: (The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion)

Regular physical activity that is performed on most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some of the leading causes of illness and death in the United States.  Regular physical activity improves health in the following ways:

• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely.
• Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease.
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
• Reduces to risk of developing high blood pressure.
• Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
• Reduces the feeling of anxiety & depression
• Helps control weight.
• Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
• Helps older adults become stronger & better able to move without falling.
• Promotes psychological well-being.

Given the numerous health benefits of physical activity, the hazards of being inactive are clear.  Physical inactivity is a serious, nation wide problem.  Its scope poses a public health challenge for reducing the national burden of unnecessary illness and premature death.