Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Breaking a hip have life-changing negative effects, especially if you’re an older adult. Metabolic syndrome is some combination of too much fat around the waist, high blood pressure, low high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol, high triglycerides, or high blood sugar. Being unable to do everyday activities is called a functional limitation. Include physical activities such as aerobic, muscle strengthening, and balance training. You can reduce your risk even further with more physical activity. Adults who participate in greater amounts of physical activity have reduced risks of developing cancers of the: Bladder Breast Colon (proximal and distal) Endometrium Esophagus (adenocarcinoma) Kidney Lung Stomach (cardia and non-cardia adenocarcinoma) If you are a cancer survivor, getting regular physical activity not only helps give you a better quality of life, but also improves your physical fi...