New Physical Activity Guidelines Published by the US Department of Health

For the first time in 10 years, the US government has updated its guidelines for physical activity, with less than a quarter of Americans currently meeting the standards for exercise.

Under the New US Department of Health and Social Services GuidelinesAdults are encouraged to participate in 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobics exercises each week, for at least two days of strength training. Children six to 17 years old need 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day.

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According to the Ministry of Health, only 26% of men, 19% of women and 20% of adolescents respond to these recommendations. About $ 117 billion in annual health care costs and 10% of premature mortality can be attributed to Americans' inability to do so, the department said.

"The new guidelines demonstrate that, based on the best scientific evidence, anyone can radically improve their health by moving anywhere, any where and by any means that makes you feel better. assets, "said Brett P. Giroir, deputy secretary of health, in a November 12 press release. "That's why we need to unite as a country to move Americans forward. When we move more, we have better cardiovascular health, we are stronger and less subject to disease and we feel better. The updated guidelines include evidence-based strategies that country leaders can use to help Americans integrate more physical activity into their daily lives. "

The guidelines highlight several key benefits of regular exercise. In the short term, these benefits include reduced anxiety, reduced blood pressure, improved sleep quality, and increased sensitivity to insulin. The long-term benefits are improving brain health, reducing the risk of eight types of cancer, reducing the risk of falls-related injuries in older people and reducing the risk of excessive weight gain .

The guidelines also highlight the positive correlation between regular exercise and symptomatic improvements in hypertension, diabetes, anxiety, depression, dementia, multiple sclerosis, ADHD and Parkinson's disease.

"The American Heart Association has long recognized physical activity as a proven way to reduce the risk of heart disease and live longer and healthier," said Dr. Ivor Benjamin, president of the 39, American Heart Association, in a statement. we are committed to developing programs and advocating for policies that facilitate the physical activity of everyone, no matter where they live. across the country to consider these guidelines as beneficial for both public health and as a valuable tool for clinicians. "

Several recent studies reinforce the concern of the Ministry of Health regarding the problem of physical inactivity. In July, the National Center for Health Statistics of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that Only 23% of US adults adhere to Recreation Physical Activity Guidelines (LTPA). In September, the World Health Organization reported that one in four adults in the world is not doing enough exercise.

In June, the Cooper Institute reported that Maintaining exercise programs can reduce the risk of depression and death from heart disease as we advance in the middle age.

In October, American children received a grade of "D-" in the latest Physical Activity Report Card published by the National Plan of Physical Activity Alliance (NPAPA).