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“Some benefits of exercise include:”

  • Maintaining a healthy weight

  • Losing weight, if needed

  • Feeling happier

  • Sleeping better

  • Improving your memory

  • Controlling your blood pressure

  • Lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol

CDC - Benefits of Exercise

 

“Exercise on Happiness”

…happiness and exercise are similar in two notable ways: both are independently associated with a boost to the immune system, and also with the release of endorphins

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“Nutrition & Fitness”

Learn the basics of healthy eating and get the latest dietary guidelines. Check out physical activity guidelines, exercises for seniors, and more about physical fitness.

DHHS Recommendations on Nutrition and Fitness

 

“Exercise on Diabetes”

If you have diabetes, being active makes your body more sensitive to insulin (the hormone that allows cells in your body to use blood sugar for energy), which helps manage your diabetes. Physical activity also helps control blood sugar levels and lowers your risk of heart disease and nerve damage.

CDC - Exercise and Diabetes