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New research has shown that exercise prevents chronic diseases in adults. Researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research interviewed more than adults aged over 50 and followed them over a period of 10 years. Those who engaged in the highest levels of physical activity were twice as likely to avoid stroke, heart disease, angina, cancer and diabetes, and be in optimal physical and mental shape.
According to Lead Researcher Associate, Professor Bamini Gopinath from the University of Sydney, data showed that adults who did more than 5000 metabolic equivalent minutes MET minutes each week saw the experienced reduction in the risk of chronic disease. Adult who engaged in exercise were twice as likely to be disease-free.
High levels of physical activity increase the likelihood of surviving an extra 10 years free from chronic diseases, mental impairment and disability. World Health Organization WHO recommends at least 600 MET minutes of physical activity each week. That is equivalent to 150 minutes of brisk walking or 75 minutes of running.
Physical activity levels need to be higher than what the World Health Organization recommends to significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease. Some adults may not be able to engage in vigorous activity or high levels of physical activity. Inactive adults should go for more vigorous activity to remain healthy.