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Wilson backs heart campaign and urges over 50s to “get physical”
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Rob Wilson MP today backed a British Heart Foundation (BHF) poster campaign urging people over 50 to be physically active for the sake of their health.
The MP for Reading East gave the thumbs up to the heart charity’s 30 a Day campaign, after hearing the facts laid bare by BHF at a House of Commons event. BHF statistics reveal someone in the UK dies every 15 minutes as a direct result of physical inactivity, so Rob is encouraging adults in his area to be active for 30 minutes every day. Rob says: “This is a fun campaign with an important message. Get physical, have fun and protect your future health. There are lots of ways to get your 30 a Day, but ones that you enjoy and can fit into every day life are likely to be the winners - be it gardening, walking the dog or a bit of a dance.” Just 30% of people over 50 in the UK get their 30 a Day, but the benefits are massive. It can halve your risk of heart disease and many other illnesses, setting people up for a healthy, independent later life. A YouGov poll for the BHF’s campaign shows that people give a range of explanations for their inactivity. Money was the top reason, with more than one in three people in the UK saying they would do more exercise if activities were cheaper. The survey also found 35%of people asked in the South East would do be more physically active if they had more time’ Rob Wilson is is calling for: o Government to run campaigns to get over 50s active o Doctors to routinely refer patients to physical activity programmes o Local authorities to build safe and ‘walkable’ towns o Businesses to invest in activity schemes for older staff o Fitness industry and sports clubs to run sessions for over 50s |
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