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Benefits of Physical Activity

As we get closer to Spring and the start of Walk Kansas 2021, keep in mind of the many health benefits you receive with physical activity.

The immediate benefits include better sleep quality, less anxiety, and reduced blood pressure.

The long-term benefits include better brain health, lower heart disease risks, many cancer prevention benefits, improve bone strength, balance and coordination, and reduced weight gain.

Now get out and walk!

Source: CDC

Physical Activity Benefits

 

About Karen Blakeslee

The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.