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Mental Health and Physical Activity| Exercise

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  Mental Health The major components of human health, evolution, and development are body movement. What is Physical Activity? Physical activity is activities that use up energy. The World Health Organization defines physical activity as any physiological movement that needs energy expenditure and is produced by skeletal muscles. Physical exercise encompasses all forms of movement, whether it is done for fun, to go to and from locations, or as part of one's job. Physical activity, both moderate and vigorous, is beneficial to one's health. Walking, cycling, wheeling, sports, active recreation , and play are all popular methods to be active, and anyone of any ability level may do them. Physical activity has been shown to aid in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and a variety of malignancies. It also aids in the prevention of hypertension, the maintenance of a healthy body weight, and the enhancement of