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Get moving! UI study finds physical activity reduces chronic disease risk

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91% Informative

University of Iowa researchers recommend all patients be surveyed about their physical activity levels.

Study: Those who reported highest level of physical activity were at statistically significant lower risk of having 19 chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and diabetes.

Researchers recommend health care systems provide information on health and wellness services for physically inactive patients who are at most risk.

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95

Informative language

98

Neutral language

48

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

70

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not offensive

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not hateful

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long-living

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