Medical prescriptions for exercise

There is some research that suggests being given a prescription for exercise can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The idea is that a prescription may help individuals to start and to maintain regular physical activity and to integrate it into their daily lives1.

References

  1. Daire Rooney, Emma Gilmartin, Neil Heron. Prescribing exercise and physical activity to treat and manage health conditions. Ulster Med J. 2023. Jan;92(1):9-15. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9899030/

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