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Silvestri, Lynette. "Benefits of Physical Activity." Perceptual and Motor Skills 84, no. 3 (June 1997): 890. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pms.1997.84.3.890.

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A survey of 44 men concerning their exercise and sport participation indicated the physical, emotional, and social benefits associated with being active. Subjects felt that employer-paid membership in a fitness club was important and that instructional sport classes were beneficial in improving skill.

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Jable, J. Thomas. "Physical Activity Benefits Both." Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 69, no. 8 (October 1998): 13–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07303084.1998.10605602.

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Warburton, Darren E. R., and Shannon S. D. Bredin. "Health benefits of physical activity." Current Opinion in Cardiology 32, no. 5 (September 2017): 541–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/hco.0000000000000437.

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Desapriya, E. "Health benefits of physical activity." Canadian Medical Association Journal 175, no. 7 (September 26, 2006): 776. http://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.1060093.

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Lippi, G. "Health benefits of physical activity." Canadian Medical Association Journal 175, no. 7 (September 26, 2006): 776. http://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.1060094.

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Nehrlich, H. H. "Health benefits of physical activity." Canadian Medical Association Journal 175, no. 7 (September 26, 2006): 773–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.1060095.

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Chauhan, R. "Health benefits of physical activity." Canadian Medical Association Journal 175, no. 7 (September 26, 2006): 776–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.1060139.

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Warburton, D. E. R. "Health benefits of physical activity." Canadian Medical Association Journal 175, no. 7 (September 26, 2006): 777. http://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.1060147.

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Lewis, Steven F., and Charles H. Hennekens. "Regular Physical Activity: Forgotten Benefits." American Journal of Medicine 129, no. 2 (February 2016): 137–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2015.07.016.

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郭, 璐. "Psychological Benefits of Physical Activity or Physical Exercise." Advances in Psychology 07, no. 12 (2017): 1407–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.12677/ap.2017.712174.

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Saxena, S., M. Van Ommeren, K. C. Tang, and T. P. Armstrong. "Mental health benefits of physical activity." Journal of Mental Health 14, no. 5 (January 2005): 445–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638230500270776.

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Wenborn, Jennifer. "Reaping the benefits of physical activity." Nursing and Residential Care 5, no. 4 (April 2003): 180–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/nrec.2003.5.4.11594.

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Islas-Cruz, Esther Lizbeth. "Benefits of physical activity on elderly." Mexican Journal of Medical Research ICSA 9, no. 18 (July 5, 2021): 25–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.29057/mjmr.v9i18.5714.

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Introduction: The increase in the Elderly population as the main characteristic of the demographic transition brings with it multiple challenges for public health. As part of the public politics of the World Health Organization (WHO) on healthy aging, Physical Activity (PA) is relevant, being the subject of multiple studies about its benefits on the quality of life of older people. The adoption of a healthy lifestyle at an early age and even in old age, which includes PA, favors the quality of life of the subjects and a healthy aging. Method: This article is a systematic review of the Pubmed, Google Schoolar, Elsevier, Scielo and Redalyc index. Using the keywords, 132 related articles were found, however, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 120 articles were discarded, leaving 12 studies for review. Results: 72% of the studies showed benefits at a physical level: PA in old age improves strength, balance, flexibility and muscle tone. It is also related to a significant reduction in arterial stiffness. 11% of the investigations refer to improvements in the psychoemotional sphere: PA generates positive feelings such as happiness or good self-perception. And 17% of the articles focused on quality of life: PA favors the perception of better quality of life. Conclusion: Physical activity improves health in the physical, mental and social spheres of older adults, improving their quality of life and promoting healthy aging.

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Kokkinos, Peter. "Physical Activity, Health Benefits, and Mortality Risk." ISRN Cardiology 2012 (October 30, 2012): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.5402/2012/718789.

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A plethora of epidemiologic evidence from large studies supports unequivocally an inverse, independent, and graded association between volume of physical activity, health, and cardiovascular and overall mortality. This association is evident in apparently healthy individuals, patients with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease, regardless of body weight. Moreover, the degree of risk associated with physical inactivity is similar to, and in some cases even stronger than, the more traditional cardiovascular risk factors. The exercise-induced health benefits are in part related to favorable modulations of cardiovascular risk factors observed by increased physical activity or structured exercise programs. Although the independent contribution of the exercise components, intensity, duration, and frequency to the reduction of mortality risk is not clear, it is well accepted that an exercise volume threshold defined at caloric expenditure of approximately 1,000 Kcal per week appears to be necessary for significant reduction in mortality risk. Further reductions in risk are observed with higher volumes of energy expenditure. Physical exertion is also associated with a relatively low and transient increase in risk for cardiac events. This risk is significantly higher for older and sedentary individuals. Therefore, such individuals should consult their physician prior to engaging in exercise.

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Boysen, Gudrun, and Lars-Henrik Krarup. "Benefits of physical activity for stroke survivors." Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics 9, no. 2 (February 2009): 147–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1586/14737175.9.2.147.

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Brown, W. "The benefits of physical activity during pregnancy." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 5, no. 1 (March 2002): 37–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1440-2440(02)80296-1.

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Longmuir, Patricia, Rachel Colley, Valerie Wherley, and Mark Tremblay. "Risks and benefits of childhood physical activity." Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology 2, no. 11 (November 2014): 861–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s2213-8587(14)70221-9.

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Conti, C. L., and P. A. Ramos. "Depression and the benefits of physical activity." Science & Sports 33, no. 1 (February 2018): 56–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scispo.2017.10.005.

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MUDD, LANAY M., KATRINE M. OWE, MICHELLE F. MOTTOLA, and JAMES M. PIVARNIK. "Health Benefits of Physical Activity during Pregnancy." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 45, no. 2 (February 2013): 268–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e31826cebcb.

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Warburton, D. E. R. "Health benefits of physical activity: the evidence." Canadian Medical Association Journal 174, no. 6 (March 14, 2006): 801–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.051351.

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İMAMOĞLU, Osman. "Benefits of Prayer as a Physical Activity." International journal of Science Culture and Sport 4, no. 17 (January 1, 2016): 306. http://dx.doi.org/10.14486/intjscs559.

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Slomski, Anita. "Benefits of Moderate Physical Activity Despite Frailty." JAMA 319, no. 12 (March 27, 2018): 1190. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2018.2789.

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Macera, Caroline A., Jennifer M. Hootman, and Joseph E. Sniezek. "Major public health benefits of physical activity." Arthritis & Rheumatism 49, no. 1 (February 7, 2003): 122–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/art.10907.

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Egan, Beverly Anne, and Janet C. Mentes. "Benefits of Physical Activity for Knee Osteoarthritis." Journal of Gerontological Nursing 36, no. 9 (August 23, 2010): 9–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20100730-03.

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Piotrowska, Katarzyna, and Łukasz Pabianek. "Physical activity – classification, characteristics and health benefits." Quality in Sport 5, no. 2 (August 24, 2019): 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/qs.2019.007.

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Fern, Angela K. "BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN OLDER ADULTS." ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal 13, no. 5 (September 2009): 12–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/fit.0b013e3181b46b23.

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Harsha, David W., and Gerald S. Berenson. "The Benefits of Physical Activity in Childhood." American Journal of the Medical Sciences 310 (December 1995): S109—S113. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00000441-199512000-00019.

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Goggin, Noreen L., and James R. Morrow. "Physical Activity Behaviors of Older Adults." Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 9, no. 1 (January 2001): 58–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.9.1.58.

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The purpose of this study was to determine older adults’ physical activity behaviors and stage of readiness for physical activity. Data were collected on 403 American adults over the age of 60. Of these participants, 206 were aged 61–70 and 197 were over the age of 70. Participants first provided information regarding their perceptions of the benefits of physical activity. Then questions were asked to determine their stage of readiness for physical activity (i.e., precontemplation, contemplation, etc.). Results indicated that older adults are aware of the health benefits of physical activity (89%), but 69% of them are not participating in sufficient physical activity to obtain such benefits. Physical activity involvement decreases with increased age, and older men tend to be more physically active than older women. Increased knowledge about the benefits of physical activity and one’s stage of readiness for it might help increase the number of older adults who engage in sufficient physical activity.

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Patel, Asmita, Grant M. Schofield, Gregory S. Kolt, and Justin W. L. Keogh. "Perceived Barriers, Benefits, and Motives for Physical Activity: Two Primary-Care Physical Activity Prescription Programs." Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 21, no. 1 (January 2013): 85–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.21.1.85.

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This study examined whether perceived barriers, benefits, and motives for physical activity differed based on allocation to 2 different types of primary-care activity-prescription programs (pedometer-based vs. time-based Green Prescription). Eighty participants from the Healthy Steps study completed a questionnaire that assessed their perceived barriers, benefits, and motives for physical activity. Factor analysis was carried out to identify common themes of barriers, benefits, and motives for physical activity. Factor scores were then used to explore between-groups differences for perceived barriers, benefits, and motives based on group allocation and demographic variables. No significant differences were found in factor scores based on allocation. Demographic variables relating to the existence of chronic health conditions, weight status, and older age were found to significantly influence perceived barriers, benefits, and motives for physical activity. Findings suggest that the addition of a pedometer to the standard Green Prescription does not appear to increase perceived motives or benefits or decrease perceived barriers for physical activity in low-active older adults.

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Hanna, Katherine, Anne Hanley, Avril Huddy, Michael McDonald, and Fiona Willer. "Physical Activity Participation and Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge in University Dance Students." Medical Problems of Performing Artists 32, no. 1 (March 1, 2017): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2017.1001.

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OBJECTIVE: To assess participation in physical activity and knowledge of general nutrition and current public health messages about the health benefits of physical activity in university dance students, and to investigate differences between first-year and later-year students and between students in dance and dance performance course groups. METHODS: This cross-sectional study recruited 67 participants from dance undergraduate degrees in a university in Australia. Nutrition knowledge was assessed using the General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire. Physical activity participation and awareness of its benefits were assessed using the Active Australia Survey. RESULTS: Results indicate low nutrition knowledge among dance students, with 47% and 52% of responses correct in dance and dance performance students, respectively. Nutrition knowledge did not vary between students in first or later years. Self-reported participation in moderate and vigorous physical activity varied substantially and met or exceeded recommendations based upon duration and frequency for 98% of participants. However, awareness of physical activity messages varied, with dance students more likely to disagree about the level of activity needed for health benefits. CONCLUSIONS: Dance students report varying levels of physical activity that usually met or exceeded recommendations; however, knowledge of general nutrition and physical activity benefits was low. Improved knowledge could contribute to changes in behavior that improve health status in this population.

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Warburton, Darren E. R., and Shannon S. D. Bredin. "Health Benefits of Physical Activity: A Strengths-Based Approach." Journal of Clinical Medicine 8, no. 12 (November 21, 2019): 2044. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm8122044.

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Our special series on Cardiac Rehabilitation outlined the importance of routine physical activity and/or exercise participation in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and many other chronic medical conditions. The evidence is overwhelming, demonstrating that nearly everyone can benefit from becoming more physically active. This messaging has been widely disseminated at regional, national, and international levels. Often, this messaging highlights a physical inactivity crisis and the health perils of not engaging in sufficient amounts of physical activity. This deficits-based messaging often includes generic threshold-based recommendations stating that health benefits can only be accrued with specific volumes or intensities of physical activity. In this Editorial, we argue that the current generic and deficits-based messaging misses a great opportunity to focus on the positive and to facilitate hope and real change at the individual, community, and population levels. We advocate a strengths-based approach to health and wellness promotion that focuses on the innate strengths of individuals, families, and communities to enable self-empowerment and self-determination related to health and wellness. By taking a strengths-based approach, we can build hope, promoting the positive aspects of routine physical activity and exercise participation and providing a greater opportunity to enhance health and wellbeing for everyone.

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Shephard, R. J. "Physical Activity and Epilepsy: Proven and Predicted Benefits." Yearbook of Sports Medicine 2009 (January 2009): 237–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0162-0908(09)79425-5.

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Schmitz, Kathryn H. "Physical Activity and Lymphedema: Understanding Risks and Benefits." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 40, Supplement (May 2008): 56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000321173.06196.fa.

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Constantino, Nora L., Katelyn A. Born, and Elizabeth Chrisiansen. "Women’S Perception Of Benefits Of Regular Physical Activity." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 48 (May 2016): 695. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000487089.96323.61.

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Melzer, Katarina, Bengt Kayser, and Claude Pichard. "Physical activity: the health benefits outweigh the risks." Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care 7, no. 6 (November 2004): 641–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00075197-200411000-00009.

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Myers, Jonathan. "The Health Benefits and Economics of Physical Activity." Current Sports Medicine Reports 7, no. 6 (November 2008): 314–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/jsr.0b013e31818ee179.

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DIPIETRO, LORETTA, KELLY R. EVENSON, BONNY BLOODGOOD, KYLE SPROW, RICHARD P. TROIANO, KATRINA L. PIERCY, ALISON VAUX-BJERKE, and KENNETH E. POWELL. "Benefits of Physical Activity during Pregnancy and Postpartum." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 51, no. 6 (June 2019): 1292–302. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000001941.

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Shanahan, Danielle F., Lara Franco, Brenda B. Lin, Kevin J. Gaston, and Richard A. Fuller. "The Benefits of Natural Environments for Physical Activity." Sports Medicine 46, no. 7 (February 17, 2016): 989–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0502-4.

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Miller, Keith R., Stephen A. McClave, Melina B. Jampolis, Ryan T. Hurt, Kristine Krueger, Sarah Landes, and Bryan Collier. "The Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity." Current Nutrition Reports 5, no. 3 (July 14, 2016): 204–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13668-016-0175-5.

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Brennan, P. J., L. S. Pescatello, L. Coughlan, D. Coble, M. Murphy, M. Belyea, R. Bohannon, and S. Hasson. "PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BENEFITS CARDIOMETABOLIC HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION AMONG OLDER ADULTS." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 34, no. 5 (May 2002): S18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200205001-00095.

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Dolenc, Petra, and Mojca Petrič. "PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN OLDER ADULTS." Annales Kinesiologiae 9, no. 2 (January 17, 2019): 121–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.35469/ak.2018.167.

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While regular physical activity has been shown to positively impact health and physical functioning across all age groups an active lifestyle may in particular have beneficial effects in advanced age. The objective of this article is to provide a brief overview of a contemporary research on the benefits of physical activity for psychological health and quality of life in the elderly. Older adults are more vulnerable than other age groups regarding mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety. Many cross-sectional and experimental studies discussed in the article confirm the importance of a physically active lifestyle for preventing or reducing mental health problems and improving the quality of life among elderly people.

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Kari, Tuomas. "Can Exergaming Promote Physical Fitness and Physical Activity?" International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations 6, no. 4 (October 2014): 59–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijgcms.2014100105.

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This systematic review of systematic reviews evaluates the effectiveness of exergaming on physical fitness and physical activity. A systematic literature search was conducted on 10 databases, and 1040 articles were identified. Sixty-eight articles were found potentially relevant and were selected for closer screening. Cross-referencing was conducted to find other potentially relevant articles. The quality of all relevant articles was evaluated using the AMSTAR tool. After all the duplicates were removed and inclusion, exclusion, and quality criteria were implemented, six articles remained for review. The results indicate that exergaming is generally enjoyed and can evoke some benefits for physical fitness and physical activity, but the current evidence does not support the ability of exergaming to increase physical fitness or physical activity levels sufficiently for significant health benefits. This systematic review also revealed several gaps in previous research. Additional high-quality research and systematic reviews concerning exergaming are needed.

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Sacheck, Jennifer M. "Vigorous Physical Activity in Youth." American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine 11, no. 2 (December 8, 2016): 116–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1559827616680565.

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This article provides commentary on the accompanying manuscript entitled “The Case for Vigorous Physical Activity in Youth” by Owens and colleagues. A major strength of the review was its aim to determine whether vigorous physical activity provides greater benefits with respect to several health outcomes among children and youth while also considering the limitations of the current evidence in terms of number of studies and study design. This commentary presents additional topics to consider, practical applications, and conclusions and recommendations that can be drawn from the current evidence. To expand “the case for vigorous physical activity in youth,” future studies should consider delineating the relative benefits of vigorous physical activity compared not only with moderate physical activity, but also with light and total activity.

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Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Elena Gimeno-Santos, Eva Balcells, Jordi de Batlle, Maria A. Ramon, Esther Rodriguez, Eva Farrero, et al. "Benefits of physical activity on COPD hospitalisation depend on intensity." European Respiratory Journal 46, no. 5 (July 23, 2015): 1281–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1183/13993003.01699-2014.

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The present study aims to disentangle the independent effects of the quantity and the intensity of physical activity on the risk reduction of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalisations.177 patients from the Phenotype Characterization and Course of COPD (PAC-COPD) cohort (mean±sd age 71±8 years, forced expiratory volume in 1 s 52±16% predicted) wore the SenseWear Pro 2 Armband accelerometer (BodyMedia, Pittsburgh, PA, USA) for eight consecutive days, providing data on quantity (steps per day, physically active days and daily active time) and intensity (average metabolic equivalent tasks) of physical activity. Information on COPD hospitalisations during follow-up (2.5±0.8 years) was obtained from validated centralised datasets.During follow-up 67 (38%) patients were hospitalised. There was an interaction between quantity and intensity of physical activity in their effects on COPD hospitalisation risk. After adjusting for potential confounders in the Cox regression model, the risk of COPD hospitalisation was reduced by 20% (hazard ratio (HR) 0.79, 95% CI 0.67–0.93; p=0.005) for every additional 1000 daily steps at low average intensity. A greater quantity of daily steps at high average intensity did not influence the risk of COPD hospitalisations (HR 1.01, p=0.919). Similar results were found for the other measures of quantity of physical activity.Greater quantity of low-intensity physical activity reduces the risk of COPD hospitalisation, but high-intensity physical activity does not produce any risk reduction.

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Roychowdhury, Dev. "Using Physical Activity to Enhance Health Outcomes Across the Life Span." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 5, no. 1 (January 4, 2020): 2. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jfmk5010002.

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Physical activity has been widely recognized as one of the primary determinants that proliferates positive psychophysiological health in individuals. Despite the numerous benefits of engaging in physical activity, a majority of the global population continues to be physically inactive or sedentary. The aim of this brief commentary is to capture the benefits of engaging in regular physical activity across the life span. In particular, this paper will highlight the benefits of engaging in regular physical activity with respect to age, gender, atypical populations, and lifestyle. Future research and recommendations have also been addressed.

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Junger, Jan, Dana Dračková, Alena Buková, Andrea Junger, and Zuzana Kuchelová. "ASSESSING KNOWLEDGE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BENEFITS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS." Health Problems of Civilization 14, no. 2 (2020): 118–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/hpc.2020.95068.

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Mikheeva, Alexandra Ivanovna. "HEALTH BENEFITS OF REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A LITERATURE REVIEW." Theoretical & Applied Science 91, no. 11 (November 30, 2020): 467–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.15863/tas.2020.11.91.75.

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Nuzum, Hallie, Ariana Stickel, Maria Corona, Michelle Zeller, Rebecca J. Melrose, and Stacy Schantz Wilkins. "Potential Benefits of Physical Activity in MCI and Dementia." Behavioural Neurology 2020 (February 12, 2020): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7807856.

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Physical activity improves overall health and reduces the risk of many negative health outcomes and may be effective in improving cognition, independent functioning, and psychological health in older adults. Given the evidence linking physical activity with improvements in various aspects of health and functioning, interventions exploring pathways for decreasing risk of dementia in those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and improving outcomes for those with dementia are of critical importance. The present review highlights the work examining physical activity interventions in order to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits of physical activity for individuals experiencing cognitive decline. The primary focus is on aerobic exercise as this is the main intervention in the literature. Our review supports the thesis that physical activity can promote healthy aging in terms of cognition, independent functioning, and psychological health for individuals experiencing cognitive decline. Specifically, physical activity improves cognition, especially executive functioning and memory in MCI, independent functioning in MCI and dementia, and psychological health in dementia. Given that benefits of physical activity have been observed across these domains, such interventions provide an avenue for preventing decline and/or mitigating impairment across several domains of functioning in older adults with MCI or dementia and may be recommended (and adjusted) for patients across a range of settings, including medical and mental health settings. Further implications for clinical intervention and future directions for research are discussed.

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Young, M. "Indigenous health: The benefits and risks of physical activity." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 12 (January 2010): e96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.196.

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Wilson-Graham, Dianne. "Engaging Others in Recognizing the Benefits of Physical Activity." Strategies 21, no. 1 (September 2007): 31–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2007.10590757.

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