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Pandemic should be "wake up call" on fitness and health

Feb 15, 2021 17:21 By News Northern Sound
Pandemic should be "wake up call" on fitness and health
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We've been warned the pandemic should be seen as a "wake up call". Professor Niall Moyna says it's clear Covid has a harsher

We've been warned the pandemic should be seen as a "wake up call".

Professor Niall Moyna says it's clear Covid has a harsher effect on people with pre-existing conditions, including those due to poor diet, smoking and a lack of exercise.

Speaking on The Joe Finnegan Show today, the Monaghan native said it's fantastic to see people taking up walking or running as exercise during the pandemic.

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He says research shows that elderly people in particular have a better immune response if they remain physically active as they get older.

But Professor Moyna has warned many people need to change how they're living their lives:

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