Overview (Polio)

Submitted by dinara on Sun, 11/06/2017 - 01:29
A young polio survivor in Kenya undergoes rehabilitation, 1980 ©WHO
A young polio survivor in Kenya undergoes rehabilitation, 1980 ©WHO

Overview (Physical activity)

Submitted by dinara on Sun, 11/06/2017 - 01:28

Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by the skeletal muscles that uses energy. This includes sports, exercise, and other activities such as playing, walking, household chores, gardening, and dancing Any activity, be it for work, to walk or cycle to and from places, or as part of leisure time, has a health benefit. 

 

Regular physical activity helps to maintain a healthy body and reduces the risk of disease