Being physically fit helps prevent diseases

08/04/2026

A new study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and Universitat Ramon Llull establishes for the first time a direct link between good physical fitness and a reduced risk of suffering from more than thirty diseases.

The study, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, identifies a causal relationship between a greater genetic predisposition for adequate cardiorespiratory capacity and a lower risk of developing these conditions.

The results suggest that increasing aerobic activity may provide protection against various cardiovascular, inflammatory, and other diseases.

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