It’s well known that physical activity can help you lose weight. But did you know that keeping it moving — your body, that is — also leads to other positive results? Here are 10 benefits of physical activity cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
- Lower risk of type 2 diabetes or diabetes complications
- Better brain function
- More money in your wallet (due to better health and lower health care costs)
- Lower risk of some cancers
- Longer life
- Better mood
- Stronger bones and muscles
- Lower risk of heart disease and stroke
- Fewer sick days
- Better grades in school
Visit the CDC’s website for more detailed information on each of these benefits of physical activity.