This Wonder Drug, Physical Activity

• Reduces mortality by 27%
• Improves Blood Pressure
• Improves Cholesterol
• Improves Diabetes control
• Reduces risk of stroke
• Protects against Alzheimer’s
• Lowers risk of cancers including bladder, breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney, lung and stomach
• Improves  bone health
• Reduces falls and injury from falls

Side Effects of this Wonder Drug, Physical Activity

• May improve Sleep
• May improve mood
• May reduce anxiety/depression
• May cause weight loss
• May cause feelings of well being

Cost? – Inexpensive, may be free

What is the best activity? Any that you will do

• Can be light, moderate or intense.
• Can be walking, dancing, yoga, tai chi, hiking, etc.
• Group activities
  • Leisure Centre (604)820-5350, other fitness centres
  • Boswyk Senior centre (604)814-2188
• 10 minutes/day of light activity reduces mortality by 20%

More information from

• Your health care provider
• Your physiotherapist
• Leisure Centre, local fitness centre
• exerciseismedicine.org

Thank you Fraser Health for opening an alternative space for the Mission Memorial Hospital ER after the recent flooding. The community is grateful!