by by Sandie Frazier
Did you know that participating in sports keeps your mind sharp and boosts your self-esteem? Amy Bonifas, a health journalist, delves into the newest research on why athletics is so beneficial for us and which activities provide the most health advantages. The past few weeks have been a dream come true for sports fans, from the build-up to the FIFA Women's World Cup, to incredible tennis at Wimbledon, and a nail-biting cricket final that saw England win. The Vitality Netball World Cup was held in Liverpool in July, and our Vitality Roses made us proud by winning bronze in a fiercely contested play-off against South Africa. However, the advantages of sports extend well beyond the enjoyment you get from watching them on television. Playing sport keeps us healthy, and getting stuck into a game gives us a powerful combination of physical and mental health benefits.
