Be more active on a regular basis

Why do I need to be more active on a regular basis?

Regular and appropriate physical activity has a number of benefits:  

• it improves your health;

• it enhances your well-being;

• it keeps you independent;

• it reduces the risk of hip and spinal fractures;

• it has positive effects on mental health and cognitive processes;

• it helps you maintain a balanced weight;

• it tackles sedentarism.

How can I be more active?

Published by the Health Directorate (Direction de la santé)