He added that regular exercise also reduces risk of major illnesses by up to 50 per cent, urging Nigerians to cultivate the habit.
“It can reduce coronary heart disease and stroke by 35 per cent, lowers risk of Type 2 diabetes by up to 50 per cent and lowers risk of colon and breast cancer among other diseases,” he said.
Akande, while delivering the 144th inaugural lecture of the University of Ilorin, said for an individual to feel better, have more energy and live longer, regular exercise is very vital, adding that many people are dying “little by little” due to lack of adequate health information.
The don recommended physical activity for different age groups, suggesting that children under five years should exercise for 180 minutes everyday; five to 18 years should do 60 minutes while adults should embark on physical exercise for 150 minutes every week.
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“It can reduce coronary heart disease and stroke by 35 per cent, lowers risk of Type 2 diabetes by up to 50 per cent and lowers risk of colon and breast cancer among other diseases,” he said.
Akande, while delivering the 144th inaugural lecture of the University of Ilorin, said for an individual to feel better, have more energy and live longer, regular exercise is very vital, adding that many people are dying “little by little” due to lack of adequate health information.
The don recommended physical activity for different age groups, suggesting that children under five years should exercise for 180 minutes everyday; five to 18 years should do 60 minutes while adults should embark on physical exercise for 150 minutes every week.
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