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5 physical activities that help avoiding early-death

High cholesterol, diabetes, and heart ailments at young age, all these factors impact the life span. There are exercises that can help you live healthier and longer life.

Written by Editorial Team | Published : November 11, 2019 10:29 AM IST

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In a group of five adults, it’s possible to find at least two suffering from diabetes and high cholesterol levels. This is enough to tell that lifestyle diseases have taken a toll on people’s health which lead to other chronic diseases like heart ailments, organ dysfunction and cancer. It reduces life expectancy and people die early falling prey to these deadly health issues. It’s important to take care of these from the beginning so you can live a longer life. There are few exercises that reduce the risk of early death.

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Running

Running: According to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, running reduces the risk early death irrespective of running duration and speed. Experts suggest that running even once a week is better than no running. It helps keep all diseases under check and keep body healthy. Also Read - Are ultra-processed foods hurting your bones? Study shares key findings

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Brisk Walk

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Yoga

Yoga: Yoga is believed to release happy hormones in body uplifting mood and generating positive thoughts. It controls cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure. This means lesser risk of heart ailments leading to early death.