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Between working and learning from home, concerns about gyms and team sports, and the colder weather, it is difficult to stay physically active.

But the World Health Organization is recommending we start finding ways to keep moving.

, 1 in 4 adults don’t get enough exercise. 

“Regular physical activity is key to preventing and helping to manage heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and cancer, as well as reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, reducing cognitive decline, improving memory and boosting brain health,” according to a WHO press release. 

A doctor and a personal trainer joined host Angela Davis to talk about the importance of physical activity during a pandemic and offer tips to do so safely.

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At a time when more people are staying at home,

 recommends finding ways to be physically active and limit the amount of time you spend sitting.

At a time when more people are staying at home, the World Health Organization recommends finding ways to be physically active and limit the amount of time you spend sitting.  


MPR News with Angela Davis - At a time when more people are staying at home, the World Health Organization recommends finding ways to be physically active and limit the amount of time you spend sitting.  

Even during a pandemic, doctors say physical activity is crucial for your health

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