The Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, Cross River branch, Dr. Felix Archibong, says regular exercise could help prevent cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension and obesity.
He made this known in Archibong in Calabar on Monday during the annual June 12 exercise organised by City Walker Group, themed, ‘Fat and Fit”.
The Cross River NMA chairman urged Nigerians to take advantage of preventive measures for their well-being and to stay healthy.
Lamenting the rising cases of heart-related diseases, hypertension, among others, Dr. Archibong said the health benefits of regular exercise cannot be overemphasised.
According to him, exercise comes with lots of health benefits, adding that it can help to prevent diseases such as cardiovascular disease (heart), hypertension, diabetes and obesity.
He said, “As you exercise, organs in the body are being checked. We eat junk food and all sorts of drinks, which are not good for our system. It is good to burn the excesses through exercise.”
Dr. Archibong, however, advised that exercise must be carried out according to specification, to avoid sudden death.
“Exercise has specifications. It has to be human-specific and should be prescribed,” he added.
On his part, the leader of the City Walker, Mr. Lloyd Ndoma, said the event was the group’s way of promoting healthy living among the people.
He said plans had been concluded to take the yearly event beyond the capital, to other local government areas within Cross River.
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