Benefits of Physical Activity

Regular physical activity, at a moderate or vigorous aerobic intensity has many health benefits, which can include: strengthening your heart, improving lung function, reducing the risk for coronary heart disease and repeat heart attacks, lowering blood pressure and triglycerides in the blood, raising good HDL cholesterol levels, helping your body control blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation in the body, and maintaining a healthy weight.


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  • SourceUrl: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/subscribe/3518
  • Syndication ID: 4117
  • Language: English
  • Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
  • Date Content Published: Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM
  • Date Syndication Captured: Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 01:32 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Saturday, January 09, 2021 at 12:43 AM
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