The World Heart Federation warned in September, 2003 that failure to exercise is as bad for one's health as smoking a pack of cigarettes every day. Physical inactivity doubles the chances of developing heart disease and increases the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure.
Doctors estimate that between 65% and 85% of the world's population fail to take enough exercise. Two out of three children around the globe take too little exercise to improve their health. This is particularly true in Westernized nations where higher standards of living, modern conveniences and urban environments make exercise unnecessary and less enjoyable.
Because it increases the risk for coronary artery disease by almost two times, a lack of exercise is nearly as dangerous to the heart as smoking, abnormal cholesterol levels, or hypertension. Sedentary living is the fourth major cardiac risk factor.
Exercise that strengthens the abdominal musculature sometimes helps reduce low back pain. Further, strenuous exercise involving significant movement of the lower back has resulted in pain reduction/elimination.
Physical activity appears to decrease the risk of pancreatic cancer, especially among those who are overweight. [JAMA. 2001;286: pp.921-929]
Even moderate exercise such as a brisk walk for 30 minutes most days helps control weight, cuts stress, anxiety and depression.
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