Walking is man's best medicine.
Hippocrates
Walking, one of the simplest forms of exercise, has a low impact on the body, and will improve your strength, flexibility and brain function.
All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes and suitable clothing for the weather, and you can walk to your heart's content.
Let's take a look at all of the benefits walking regularly can improve your body and brain.
1. Walking Extends Your Life
A brisk walk can extend your life by 20 years.
2. Walking Can Prevent Certain Diseases
Walking can lower the risk of heart disease, osteoarthritis, breast cancer, Alzheimer's, and dementia.
3. Walking Can Reduce Sugar Cravings
People who walk regularly can tame their sugar cravings by taking a walk, research has shown.
4. Walking Boosts Creativity
A fifteen minute walk can boost creativity, a landmark study has found.
5. Walking Gives You Great Legs
You can tone several muscle groups, quadriceps, hamstrings, calf muscles and hip abductors.
6. Walking Improves Your Mood
Walking improves your mental health, and so improves your mood.
7. Walking Gives You More Energy
Oxygen levels increase, along with endorphins, increasing your energy.
8. Walking Boost Your Immune System
Walking helps prevent sickness.
9. Walking Keeps Your Body Flexible
Walking will strengthen your bones, joints and prevent arthritis.
10. Walk Helps Your Heart
Walking helps prevent heart disease and makes your heart stronger.
11. Walking Burns Calories
Regular walks will keep your weight down, and your body in shape.
Walking Protects Your Brain from Cognitive Decline
What can walking do to boost my memory and cognitive function?
- Walking increases blood flow and stimulates the release of endorphins to the brain.
- Walking boosts memory and concentration, and helps reduce inflammation.
- Researchers have found 4,000 steps to be the right number to get your body moving everyday.
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