In addition to reducing extrinsic factors, such as health care costs or the obesity epidemic, we strive to show you how physical activity can benefit your health. More specifically, increased levels of physical activity can:
Fitness
- reduce stress
- increase mental health and mood
- improve the quality of sleep
- reduce your risk of stroke and other chronic diseases (diabetes, arthritis, etc.)
- help you connect socially
- boost your overall quality of life
- improve concentration
- improve academic achievement
>Scroll through this webpage linked HERE by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to gain more detailed knowledge on ways physical activity can benefit you.
Do you ever feel bogged down by your coursework? Do you ever feel so lethargic that the only way you feel you can gain energy is by resting and watching TV or reading? While these may be appropriate at times, UGA researchers have actually found that 20-40 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise can boost feelings of energy!
>Click on the dumbbell to navigate to UGA Today’s article to read the article on increased energy from exercise.
>Next, compare your state’s chronic disease indicators against those of a different state and discover some alarming statistics concerning obesity, substance abuse, and chronic illness in the United States. Click HERE to explore the statistics of Georgia.
The infographic below (by CDC) gives a nice overview of the relevance, importance and benefits of Physical Activity for building a Healthy and Strong America.
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