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Combined with an education programme about healthy lifestyles, evidence suggests that physical activity can make a substantial difference to patient prognosis, perhaps reducing mortality by as much as 20%-25%, over three years to cardiac patients.
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What are the benefits of physical activity? Cardiac Rehabilitation: Combined with an education programme about healthy lifestyles, evidence suggests that physical activity can make a substantial difference to patient prognosis, perhaps reducing mortality by as much as 20%-25%, over three years to cardiac patients. Weight Loss and Maintenance: Around 50% of the population can be classed as overweight or obese. Regular continued physical activity - combined with healthy eating - appears to be crucial in the effective management of long-term weight loss and maintenance. Diabetes: Physical activity helps prevent type II (non-insulin dependent) diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity and improving tolerance of insulin. For those who have developed type 1diabetes, increased physical activity appears to be protective against heart disease. Cancers: Several large studies have noted reduced risk of cancer (by around 40% in cancer of the colon) among active people. Studies are showing that people receiving treatment for cancer find gentle physical activity...
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