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… a foundation for lifelong health and well-being. Regular physical activity in young people promotes strong bones and muscles, physical fitness and cognitive function and reduces symptoms …
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… Last updated January 29, 2025 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that causes shortness of … to do day-to-day activities. Most people with COPD are less physically active than the Canadian guidelines recommend. Physical activity and lung disease Current Canadian guidelines …
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… are less active and more sedentary following a stroke. Physical activity is an important part of a lifestyle modification … 75% of people living with stroke also have cardiovascular disease. Refer to this section for health care professionals …
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… (RA). Fewer than 13% of adults with knee OA meet current physical activity (PA) guidelines. Similarly, only 14% of people … TV). People with RA are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and this risk increases further with …
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… professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 Cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, coronary artery disease … These conditions affect upwards of 25% of the population. Physical activity is an important lifestyle modification for …
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… 12, 2024 Overview Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects your central nervous system. It can … and balance problems. Find out how healthy eating and physical activity can help you manage MS. MS and healthy eating …
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… type of stroke and over 800,000 people live with stroke. Physical activity and stroke Regular physical activity can improve … benefits of physical activity if you have: Cardiovascular disease Experienced falls Difficulty with balance or walking …
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… vegetables and fruit to reduce the risk of heart and other diseases that may affect brain activity For more information, please visit: Healthy Eating … Health eating for seniors Boost your brain health with physical activity An active body is important for an active …
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… Last updated September 17, 2024 Healthy eating and physical activity are part of a healthy pregnancy. These resources … diet Taking supplements Gestational diabetes Food safety Physical activity Healthy weight Additional resources …
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… complications: Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, among others. Diabetes … the risk of developing diabetes and its complications. Physical activity and metabolic conditions While regular physical …
