The importance of physical activity as an aid to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is no longer in doubt. This is what the Cancer Society claims
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The importance of physical activity as an aid to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is no longer in doubt. This is what the Cancer Society claims. Many studies have proven the existence of a close relationship between an active lifestyle that combines a balanced diet and the reduction of the risk of contracting various diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Recently, the connection between performing regular physical activity and the ability to prevent cancer has been proven. Scientific studies have established that by maintaining an active lifestyle it is possible to reduce the risk of contracting common cancers, maintain a desirable body weight, stabilize the biological system, improve the body's reactions to changing situations, reduce anxiety, depression and stress and deal effectively with everyday events. In order to convey to the general public the message that physical activity and maintaining an active lifestyle may protect their lives and reduce the risk of contracting cancer, the Cancer Society has recently published a brochure that aims to provide the public with tools to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. The booklet includes information on the intensity of the desired activity, the recommended length of time for its performance, many useful exercises to perform in the open, at home and in the office, and helpful tips for maintaining our general and mental health.
The booklet was written with the professional assistance of Dr. Yoni Yarom, a sports physician, director of the United Health Fund Sports Medicine Center and vice-chairman of the Sports Medicine Society of the Israel Medical Association, Prof. Meir Barzis, chairman of the committee on physical activity at the National Council for the Promotion of Health, the center Hadassah Medical, and Rafi Dekel, physical education teacher, Wingate College.
The booklet is called "Physical Activity" and can be obtained, free of charge, through the "teleinformation" of the Cancer Society (the service is staffed 24 hours a day) Tel. 1800-599-995.
Dr. Yoni Yarom, sports physician, director of the United KofH Sports Medicine Center and vice-chairman of the Sports Medicine Association of the Israel Medical Association stated that: "In order to maintain health, it is recommended to exercise for at least half an hour, every day, or Most days of the week. There is a direct relationship between the time of activity and its intensity. The higher the level of activity, the fewer times a week it can be performed. The cumulative amount of time is important. Even an activity of 10 minutes several times a day is very meaningful. The effectiveness of physical activity increases the more it is done over a greater number of years and the more continuous it is."
Recommendations for the public:
• Adopt an active and healthy lifestyle. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, go dancing with your partner, use the time you watch TV to exercise, avoid smoking and reduce your alcohol consumption to one serving per day.
• For adults, physical activity of at least 30 minutes is recommended for most days of the week. Children and youth are recommended to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity 5 times a week for at least an hour.
• How to start? The easiest way is to walk. Walking, familiar to all of us, is not accompanied by a significant load on the joints, allows an increase in heart rate and muscle work, which help fitness and health.
• You can perform an activity in your home, at a time and convenience that suits you, such as: using video tapes, stationary bikes, a moving track, or using a personal fitness trainer who comes for a "home visit".
• It is recommended to set short and long-term goals while basing them on your daily behavior patterns. To Doge: "This week I will walk to work twice" or "In a year I would like to run a half marathon".
• Balance the physical activity you perform with the amount of calories you consume.
• Scientific studies have established that the best time for physical training is in the morning. It is advisable that you arrange to train together with another person, that way you will be more committed to your participation in training.
