Exercise forms an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Human beings need exercise – there is increasing evidence to suggest that an inactive lifestyle significantly increases our risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, dementia and cancer.
One interesting study* showed that those who participated in regular exercise – walking, swimming, cycling or yard work for 30 minutes per day on most days –had a 23% lower risk of death – lower yet for those who controlled their blood pressure, maintained a normal body weight and did not smoke.
Exercise, therefore, forms an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, which also includes:
- A healthy balanced diet
- Abstinence from smoking
- Good sleep habits
- Regular medical care, including mental health
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle are numerous and include:
- Reduction in blood pressure.
- Improvement in cholesterol
- Treatment/ prevention of certain types of Diabetes.
- Improved mental health and general wellbeing.
Diet also plays an integral role in a healthy lifestyle. Mingara Medical is one of very few General Practices in NSW that runs a professional, team-driven Weight Management Clinic.
The team includes a GP, Practice Nurse, and an on-site Dietician and Exercise Physiologist.
Each Weight Management Clinic runs for 12 weeks, which is perfect timing for summer, and includes:
- A comprehensive initial assessment by our whole team,
- Interval follow up with our dietician and exercise physiologist,
- Weekly visits with our practice nurse.
For more information, book an appointment to see a GP by calling Mingara Medical on 4302 3333.
