Walking, one of life’s simplest pleasures, has somehow become underrated. How do I know this? Well, I walk every day for nearly an hour. I start from my house in town and set out in different directions through neighborhoods, parks, and trails. I walk in the morning, afternoon, and evening. I walk during the week…
Walking Reduces Risk of Obesity–Expert Suggests Best Time of Day
Obesity has become a prevalent chronic disease in recent years. According to data from the World Health Organization, more than one billion people worldwide suffer from obesity. The global rate of obesity has nearly tripled from 1975 to 2016, raising many concerns worldwide. The good news is that studies have found that “frequent walking” has a…
Walking Backwards Has a Surprising Number of Health Benefits
Walking doesn’t require any special equipment or gym memberships, and best of all, it’s completely free. For most of us, walking is something we do automatically. It doesn’t require conscious effort, so many of us fail to remember the benefits of walking for health. But what happens if we stop walking on auto-pilot and start…
Morning Movement Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
New research suggests that physical activity in the morning may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. So, if you are one of those people who like to work out first thing in the morning, you are in good company. While it has been well established that physical activity is good for heart health,…
10,000 Steps Daily Can Help Cut Your Risk of Dementia by Half
Walking is a great way to get exercise, but new research has found that those steps can also help reduce your risk of dementia. The study found that walking 10,000 steps each day can cut your risk of dementia by half. So if you’re looking for a way to stay healthy, be sure to make…
This Is More Important Than Walking 10,000 Steps
Taking 10,000 steps a day is a beneficial habit, which to a certain extent, reflects the degree of people’s physical activity, or a state of life that is close to nature. In fact, many people have put this into practice for a long time. However, how to implement walking 10,000 steps a day may still…
Is Walking the New Running?
When you think of fitness walkers, do you conjure images of silver haired seniors getting their daily cardio? Or do you picture a younger person with bulging biceps, six-pack abs, and phone in hand carefully monitoring their step count? It turns out, both images would be representative of the millions of Americans who walk on…
Some People Do Better on Cognitive Tasks While Walking
Some young and healthy people improve performance on cognitive tasks while walking by changing the use of neural resources, according to a new study. It has long been thought that when walking is combined with a task—both suffer. The new research finds that this is not always the case. However, the new findings don’t necessarily…
Try to Do This Once an Hour to Keep Blood Moving
It’s easy to take a seat and not give it up. Last night, for example, I sat down around 7 p.m. and don’t think I moved until about 10:45. The seat was just that good. I know you can relate. You’ve likely sat through an entire sports game, movie, or back-to-back episode of a binge-able…
Is Walking Enough Exercise? How Many Steps Is Enough to Reduce Dementia?
Walking has been proven to bring many health benefits. However, can walking alone provide the amount of exercise the body needs? What are the different effects of walking 2,000 versus 10,000 steps a day? According to Harvard Medical School, walking brings five surprising benefits: First, walking can counteract the effects of weight-promoting genes. In more…
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