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How Does Sports Benefit Your Health?

Physical Health Taking part in team and individual sports is a great way to get in shape and help prevent serious illnesses. According to a report from the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Sport for Development and Peace, sports provide an opportunity for young people to develop their bones, heart and lung function, and improve motor skills and coordination. For adults, regular physical activity can improve cardiovascular health and mobility. The accelerated pulse caused by vigorous sports activity can increase muscle strength, especially in the heart, which reduces the risk of heart and vascular disease. Sports also allow you to maintain a healthy weight, which can help control the onset of diabetes. Sports also increase your general body strength and overall health, making you less susceptible to colds and injuries to over-extension. Mental Health Sports do not just affect your physical health, but have a positive effect on your mental health as well. The exercise you