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Surprising Consequences of Physical Inactivity

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Obesity–both as a child and later as an adult–is one of the primary risks of a sedentary lifestyle. Mental Health A Brazilian study showed that people who were not engaged in regular physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic had higher levels of anxiety, stress, and depression than people who maintained regular PE.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

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Physical activity provides many health benefits to children and adolescents [SJ3] , mainly related to mental health, obesity, and risk factors for future chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Physical activity helps the immune system detect infections early and reduce the severity [SJ5] of infections.