SIL - Jan/Feb 2019
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Exercise Across All Ages<br />
The leading causes of death in women include heart<br />
disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. Did you know<br />
that completing as little as one hour and 15 minutes<br />
of vigorous intensity aerobic activity or 2 hours and<br />
30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity<br />
every week can decrease your risk of developing<br />
these health conditions? In fact, research has shown<br />
that physical activity can reduce risk of developing<br />
cardiovascular disease, diabetes and metabolic<br />
syndrome, colon cancer, and breast cancer.<br />
Other benefits of physical activity include weight<br />
control, improved strength of bones and muscles,<br />
improved mental health including mood, improved<br />
sleep patterns, and even an increased likelihood<br />
of living longer. Recent studies have found<br />
improved brain function with physical activity<br />
in preadolescents and further research is being<br />
completed to determine if it will actually improve<br />
brain development.<br />
At Harrison County Hospital, our Rehabilitation<br />
Department is able to care for you across your<br />
lifetime helping you maintain the ability to reach<br />
your physical activity goals and maintain a healthy<br />
lifestyle. Our rehab team is here to help you recover<br />
from injury, stroke, cardiovascular events, surgery,<br />
and many other impairments that keep you from<br />
reaching your physical activity goals or beginning a<br />
physical activity routine. Let our Rehab Department<br />
help you find the exercise that works for you!<br />
HCH Rehabilitation<br />
1141 Hospital Drive NW<br />
812-738-7888<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>/<strong>Feb</strong> <strong>2019</strong> • 27
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