A walk a day keeps the doctor away

McNally’s article is a timely reminder that everyone has a responsibility for their own health.1 Those who are able should attempt to engage in regular exercise, the benefits of which have been known for centuries. Given that paternal medicine is on the wane, to be replaced by inclusive care, with the patient being directly involved in their own treatment,2 all healthcare providers should take the opportunity to reinforce the benefits of regular exercise. Regular exercise is well known to act as a primary preventer of disease, improving longevity, affecting morbidity,3 and reducing healthcare spend4 by its effects on all cause mortality. Conversely, inactivity causes disease through different physiological and pathological mechanisms.Physiological science has improved the art of exercise prescriptions by identifying elements of aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance activity that will have the greatest effect on health.5 But these can be overwhelming for busy clinicians and their patients. Simple messages such…
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