Have you
ever heard the saying by Hippocrates, “Walking is a man’s best medicine?” We’d
go further by stating that walking combined with good sleep and a healthy diet
can help you avoid the doctor altogether.
As little as
15-30 minutes of walking every day can drastically improve not only a person’s
overall appearance, but health as well.
1. Positive
brain changes
While
medicines are important, the twin dangers of depression and anxiety are
significantly calmed through a refreshing stroll.
Just jog for
half an hour in your neighborhood park, with earphones plugged in, and you will
immediately feel the difference. It takes a lot of stress of the shoulders.
2.
Prevention of heart diseases
Heart-related
diseases are quite common in the world at present. Walking for 30 minutes,
every day ensures that you do not have severe cardiovascular issues plaguing
your body. A research at Harvard discovered how this activity reduces your
chances of heart diseases by thirty percent.
3. It
Supports Us Against Certain Forms Of Cancer
Scientists
have discovered that 3 hours of jogging, per week, can drastically reduce the
risk of expiring from breast or bowel cancer. Being the deadliest disease in the
world, it inspires a lot of fear in us. For a simple act of walking per day, if
one can beat the disease, then it is a wonderful offer.
4. Increased
lung volume
Walking is
an aerobic exercise which increases oxygen flow in the bloodstream and helps
train your lungs, as well as eliminate toxins and waste. Because of better and
deeper breathing some symptoms associated with lung disease may also be
relieved.
5. Aids Your
Immunity
A fit body
is more prepared to defend itself against attack from germs and diseases. If
you are a sloth bear, with your limbs dormant for the greater part of the year,
then your immune system will not be strong enough to shield you against a major
illness.
6.
Effectively aids in weight loss
Quite
obviously, any form of routine physical activity, helps the body stay in shape.
The keyword being: routine. You cannot walk for an hour one day and expect to
develop abs.
7. Ensures
Fitness In Old Age
A regular
habit of fitness will carry forward into your old age. You will not be the
grandparent that takes 10 minutes to get off their chair. In fact, you will be
able to run the dogs, babysit your grandchildren with ease, and be the coolest
grandparent ever.
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