Scientists from the University of Iowa confirmed that 150 minutes of physical activity per week reduces the risk of 19 chronic diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. Research results It was published In the journal Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD).
The study included nearly seven thousand patients observed at the University of Iowa Medical Center. Subjects completed questionnaires describing their physical activity habits and also provided medical information.
The results showed that people who did at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise per week had a significantly reduced risk of developing 19 chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory diseases.
At the same time, those who did not exercise or led a sedentary lifestyle were much more likely to be in poor health. In the medical history of such people, heart attacks, strokes, as well as multiple infections such as flu and rhinovirus diseases were more common.
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Source: Gazeta
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