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You And Your Health - Take A Walk For Better Health

Walking indeed is one of the best forms of exercise. 

Your body will love it! 

It is the perfect way to also rid yourself of daily stress.

Benefits Of Walking:

● Walking will increase your energy level.

● Strengthen your bones and muscles.

● Walking will help you, maintain a healthy body weight.

● It can assist lower blood pressure.

● Walking will improve sleep.

● Walking also helps reduce your risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and many types of cancer,

● Walking can help with depression and anxiety, and dementia. 

● Walking improves memory, mood and cognition.

● Walking improves posture and boosts balance plus coordination.

● Walking can assist to strengthen the immune system

In a nutshell, walking is an excellent way to stay fit, and mentally alert. 

Regular physical activity helps improve your overall health. Try walking for at least 30 minutes a day, yes you can, on most days of the week. 

If trying to lose or control weight, inculcate brisk walking into your walking schedule, adding 30 minutes of brisk walking to your daily routine, could burn about 150 more calories a day. The more you walk and the quicker your pace, the more calories you will burn. 

Other benefits of walking, are;

- You will discover new places.

- You can talk and walk. 

- Walking saves money. Taking a stroll down the street to the grocery store, instead of going by bus.

Why not start walking today? It is never too late to start. 

Please make sure to talk to your physician before engaging in any fitness routine.


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