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* Colon Cancer: Physical activity speeds movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract, reducing the risk of colon cancer For e.g. Breast Cancer: High levels of circulating estrogens influence the development of cancers of the female reproductive system; exercise reduces levels of circulating estrogen, thus reducing risk. * Increase insulin sensitivity Exercise has been shown to increase the ability of the body to use insulin, which improves how the body uses sugar Control blood glucose Exercise removes come glucose directly from the blood to use for energy during and after activity Control Weight/Lower body fat 4 out of 5 people with diabetes are overweight Studies show that when diabetics lose weight, their condition improves Reduce risk of cardiovascular disease People with diabetes are at increased risk for CVD * 18 million people suffer from depression each year in the US. (CDC report 1997). Everyone under stress, including persons experiencing anxiety or depressioncan benefit. Regular physical activity improves ones mood, helps relieve depression, and increases feelings of well-being. * Studies show that physically fit older people react to normal challenges as quickly as unfit people who are 30 years younger A report of Surgeon general, Physical Activity and health, 1996 * Opportunities for people to be physically active exist in four major domains of one’s day-to-day life: ? At work, for example if a job involves manual labour; For transport, for example walking or cycling to school, work or to the shops; In domestic duties at home, for example housework, gardening or do-it-yourself; In leisure time, for example, in sports, exercise or recreational activities. ? Despite the numerous opportunities for people to be physically active the majority of the population in the UK do very little or no physical activity in any of these domains.1 * Exercise for life by Melissa /groups/bht/ Presentations/exercise.ppt Examples Health goals I wan