| The mind and body are two different systems that | | | | cause can be found, but it is usually attributable to |
| together support who you are. Getting regular physical | | | | people with a higher body mass index (above 25). |
| exercise is an important way to keep both mind and | | | | Meanwhile, secondary blood pressure is usually a result |
| body alert, healthy and performing at their best. | | | | of other conditions such as kidney disease or tumors. |
| It is important to get regular exercise - at least 3 days | | | | Heart Disease: |
| per week, 20 minutes per day. If you are wondering, | | | | Regular exercise can help prevent heart disease by |
| "What does exercise do for your health," read on. | | | | strengthening your heart muscle and raising your |
| Here are the main health benefits of physical exercise. | | | | high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels while lowering |
| Regular physical exercise reduces the risk of a | | | | low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. Meanwhile, exercise |
| number of diseases and maladies, including: | | | | helps improve blood flow and increases your heart's |
| * dying prematurely from heart disease | | | | capacity to pump blood. |
| * dying prematurely from stroke | | | | Stroke: |
| * developing high blood pressure | | | | Stroke is caused by a number of conditions, but the |
| * developing diabetes | | | | most common form of stroke occurs when bits of |
| * contracting colon cancer | | | | unhealthy plaque that builds up in arteries dislodges and |
| * feelings of depression | | | | floats into the brain. Regular exercise helps reduce this |
| Meanwhile, regular exercise helps with the following: | | | | plaque build-up, thereby reducing stroke risk. |
| * controls physical appearance and attractiveness, | | | | Psychological: |
| which also affects self-esteem and social interaction | | | | Regular exercise usually contributes to a more |
| * maintains a healthy weight | | | | attractive appearance, which has positive effects on |
| * builds and maintains healthy muscles and bones | | | | self-esteem and sociability. Exercise also releases |
| * general feelings of happiness and general well-being | | | | endorphins into the brain, which are natural opiates that |
| Your body stands to benefit from regular exercise in | | | | help give a sense of happiness and general well-being. |
| regard to a number of prevalent diseases, including: | | | | There are no significant disadvantage to exercise but |
| High Blood Pressure: | | | | plenty of benefits that positively impact your physical |
| High blood pressure - also called hypertension - is a | | | | and psychological health. |
| major cause of stroke and various heart-related | | | | Looking for a more fit, attractive body? Get the flat |
| diseases. There are two primary types of high blood | | | | tummy you've always dreamed about faster than you |
| pressure: essential and secondary. Essential high blood | | | | thought possible: |
| pressure (about 90% of cases) means that no medical | | | | . |