Benefits of physical activity

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The benefits of physical activity range widely. Most types of physical activity improve health and well-being.

Physical activity refers to any body movement that burns calories. “Exercise,” a subcategory of physical activity, refers to planned, structured, and repetitive activities aimed at improving physical fitness and health.^[1] Insufficient physical activity is the most common health issue in the world. Staying physically active can help prevent or delay certain diseases, including cancer, stroke, hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes, and can also relieve depression and improve mood.^[2]