Let Us Talk About Moving: Reframing the Exercise and Physical Activity Discussion

Noncommunicable and chronic disease are interchangeable terms. According to the World Health Organization, “they are of long duration and generally slow progression. The 4 main types of chronic diseases are cardiovascular diseases (ie, heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma), and diabetes.” We have known about the ben efits of physical activity (PA) for thousands of years. Perhaps our approach, from public health messaging to the individual clinical encounter, as to how PA and exercise are discussed and prescribed can be improved upon, with the ultimate goal of increasing the likelihood that an individual moves m ore; ultimately moving more should be the goal.

Source: Current Problems in Cardiology - June 7, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ross Arena, Amy McNeil, Steven Street, Samantha Bond, Deepika R. Laddu, Carl J. Lavie, Andrew P. Hills Source Type: research