Sometimes the best medicine doesn't come from a pharmacy. A daily dose of movement can improve everything from your quality of sleep to your risk of cancer. And yes, dancing with your pets counts.
Watch to learn why Mayo Clinic experts call exercise the best prescription for general health.
Exercise is medicine
If exercise could be bottled, it would be the most-prescribed medicine in the world.
Moving lowers your risk of disease.
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Alzheimer's
- 13 types of cancer
Exercise and healthy eating lower risk of type 2 diabetes by over half (58%).
Physical activity helps you feel better.
- Reduce anxiety
- Boost self-esteem
- Get better sleep
- Improve social interactions
Exercise releases feel-good endorphins that reduce depression.
Exercise promotes a healthy weight. Have fun burning calories by dancing or gardening.
Don't have time? High-intensity interval training combines short bursts of activity with rest periods.
Experts recommend 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day. A doctor or trainer can help create a plan that works for you.
Get your daily dose of movement.
From the experts at Mayo Clinic.