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Physical Activity

Physical activity is crucial to maintain physical fitness and overall health. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system, and helps prevent diseases of affluence such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. It is also improves mental health and helps prevent depression. Physical activity of some kind should be a part of everyone’s life and your community can play a large role in promoting a healthy lifestyle.