Posted on March 22, 2008 in Lastest News
Walking is an excellent exercise and is a major form of cure for almost all kinds of ailments. It leads to both psychological as well as physical being.
Walking regularly helps ward off several disbilities which the body would otherwise suffer.
A chain smoker who walks regularly shares that walking helped save his life. Smoking had caused him to suffer from a stroke which the doctors say would have been a major attack. Doctors state that his habit of walking had really saved him from something worse.
Walking has innumerable benefits.
- It helps one stay fit and fine, also helps one have a great shape.
- Lowers one’s risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, sleep apnea, and osteoarthritis.
- It helps control blood pressure to a great extent.
- Physical activity strengthens the heart, decreasing the risk of heart attack.
- Boost’s production of “good” cholesterol.
- According to a Harvard study of more than 11,000 men, walking cuts down risk of sn individual suffering from a stroke.
- In women, regular walking reduces risk of breast cancer.
- Regular walking or other physical activity lowers the risk of needing gallstone surgery.
- Consistent activity diminishes the risk of hip fracture, concludes a study of more than 30,000 men and women ages 20 to 93.
- Helps prevent depression, colon cancer, constipation, osteoporosis, and impotence.
- Walking helps lower stress levels to a great extent. Everytime you are worried with too many thoughts, take a break by walking around your campus or neighbourhood. It helps clear your head.
- If you are suffering from lack of sleep, resort to walking as it improves sleep to a great extent.
So, walk your way to fitness and experience the surge of well-being.
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