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Received date : 22-08-2022 Accepted date : 01-09-2022 Published date : 30-09-2022

Mediterr J Pharm Pharm Sci 2 (3): 3-6, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7115101

Commentary


Physical activity and physical literacy: the pharmacological benefits of exercise, a women’s perspective

Jothi A., Rameshkumar M. and Dhastagir S. Sheriff


Abstract :

The valuable effects of regular exercise for the promotion of health and therapy of diseases were evaluated. The notion that exercise can be considered as a medication has been hypothesized. The growing problems of obesity and non-communicable diseases have placed a great burden on public health experts to promote physical literacy and physical activity among the modern day population. Physical literacy and physical activity have become the cornerstones of women’s health. Women have certain special needs that include reproductive health. Increased physical activity and maintaining normal body image and body weight will help a woman attain physical, mental and spiritual development. With the growing number of women with obesity and the implication of obesity as one of the main risk factors for non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, stroke and osteoarthritis, knowledge and awareness about physical activity is essential. Thus, physical activity is a fundamental aspect of the improvement of motor skills and work performance, allowing a better healthy lifestyle. Physical exercise is effective to be measured as a drug, however, more care should be considered for the dosing and individual variations between genders.

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Citation :

Jothi et al. (2022) Physical activity and physical literacy: the pharmacological benefits of exercise, a women's perspective. Mediterr J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2 (3): 3-6. [Article number: 75]. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7115101

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