Why You Need Exercise Flashcardizz

Front

What area of the brain manages emotions like worry, anxiety, and fear?

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amygdala

Front

Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp. It increases ___________ to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss.

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oxygen

Front

Combining ___________ with a healthy diet is a more effective way to lose weight than depending on calorie restriction alone.

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exercise

Front

The sixth benefit for exercise is for the protection of the body against chronic disease as we ______.

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age

Front

The seventh benefit of exercise improves the health of both the heart and ________.

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lungs

Front

The eighth benefit of exercise is the increase in lean mass and strength. This will then make you feel better thus making you more confident, resulting in a better _________.

Back

mood

Front

The ninth benefit of exercise is that it improves _____________ levels in our blood. ____________ is a waxy substance that can build up and block arteries.

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Cholesterol

Front

The tenth benefit of exercise is the prevention and management of ___________. ___________ occurs when your blood sugars are too high. Blood sugars (glucose) comes from the food that you eat. We burn calories when we exercise. Our body's energy comes from glucose.

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diabetes