Regular physical activity is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health. Yet, you do not need to spend hours at the gym to get one of the most significant possible benefits.
According to new research, simply 20 minutes of physical activity per day can greatly reduce your risk of being hospitalized for a variety of serious medical illnesses.
Exercise May Reduce Risk Of Hospitalization
The study, which was published today in JAMA Network Open, examined data from the continuing UK survey of over 81,000 participants aged 42 to 78.
During seven days, all participants wore an activity tracker. The researchers then utilized a statistical model to categorize the types of activities that the subjects participated in, as well as the amount of time they spent on each activity.
Their findings revealed that those who engaged in more physical activity had a lower probability of being hospitalized for nine illnesses, including diabetes, gallbladder disease, blood clots, urinary tract infections, and others.
According to Dr. Johannes M.D., pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, exercise and increased physical activity can enhance the general ability to adapt to stressors and minimize frailty.
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How To Boost Physical Activity?
According to Dr. Johannes M.D., pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, exercise and increased physical activity can enhance the general ability to adapt to stressors and minimize frailty.
Exercise can typically improve diabetes management by increasing muscle sensitivity to insulin, so it’s not surprising that it’s linked to a lower chance of hospitalization for diabetic complications, he says.
According to Jimmy Johannes, M.D., pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, this study considers walking as moderate to strenuous exercise.
He normally advises beginning with 10-15 minutes of walking each day, two to three days per week, and progressively increasing the time, intensity, and number of days per week.
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