Exercise as a therapeutic intervention for long-lasting and chronic diseases - PubMed
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- #chronic disease
- Global life expectancy has increased by ~60% in a little over 100 years, but physical activity levels have decreased fivefold.
- Despite longer lifespans, the prevalence of non-contagious diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cognitive diseases, and cancer has risen.
- The article explores the concept of 'exercise as medicine' for preventing or slowing the progression of chronic diseases.
- Regular physical activity is highlighted for its direct mechanisms in combating NCDs.