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[two words] are long-term health conditions that are not transmitted from person to person. However, they can be prevented or managed through a healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity.
Non-communicable diseases
What kind of diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels?
Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise helps reduce the risk of [what] by improving immune function and reducing inflammation.
Cancer
[blank] is a condition where blood pressure is consistently too high, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Hypertension
[blank] is a chronic lung condition that causes difficulty breathing due to airway inflammation.
Asthma
What are the recommended exercises for a person with type 2 diabetes?
Aerobic exercises, strength training, and flexibility & balance exercises
What are the recommended exercises for a person with cancer?
Cardio workouts, strength training, mind-body exercises
What are the recommended exercises for a person with hypertension?
Aerobic exercises, strength training, and relaxation & breathing techniques
What are the recommended exercises for a person with asthma?
Low-intensity cardio, breathing & relaxation exercises, and strength training
For the recommended exercises for a person with type 2 diabetes, what enhances insulin sensitivity and glucose control?
Aerobic exercises
For the recommended exercises for a person with type 2 diabetes, what improves muscle glucose absorption?
Strength training
What are the benefits of the recommended exercises to a person with type 2 diabetes?
Lowers blood sugar, improves insulin function, and reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications
For the recommended exercises for a person with cancer, what boosts circulation and detoxifies the body?
Cardio Workouts
For the recommended exercises for a person with cancer, what reduces fat levels linked to certain cancers?
Strength Training
For the recommended exercises for a person with cancer, it deals with stress management and immune support?
Mind-body exercises
What are the benefits of the recommended exercises to a person with cancer?
Lowers the risk of colon, breast, and lung cancers by maintaining a healthy weight and boosting immunity
For the recommended exercises for a person with hypertension, what reduces blood pressure?
Aerobic exercise
For the recommended exercises for a person with hypertension, what improves circulation and cardiovascular endurance?
Strength training
For the recommended exercises for a person with asthma, what strengthens lungs without triggering asthma attacks?
Low-intensity cardio
For the recommended exercises for a person with asthma, what enhances lung function?
Breathing & Relaxation exercises
For the recommended exercises for a person with asthma, what improves respiratory muscle strength?
strength training
What are the benefits of the recommended exercises to a person with asthma?
increases lung capacity, enhances oxygen intake, and improves overall fitness without worsening asthma symptoms
What are the benefits of the recommended exercises to a person with hypertension?
Strengthens the heart, lowers stress, and improves circulation