DAILY HEALTH TIPS - WALKING DAILY

 DAILY HEALTH TIPS - WALKING DAILY 

Today I want to share health tips related to walking regular basis .As you know walking regular basis increased cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness. reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. improved management of conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes. stronger bones and improved balance

Benefits of daily walking:

1.       Burn calories - Walking can help you burn calories. Burning calories can help you maintain or lose weight.

2.       Strengthen the heart - Walking at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week can reduce your risk for coronary heart disease by about 19%.

3.       Can help lower your blood sugar - Taking a short walk after eating may help lower your blood sugar.

4.       Eases joint pain- Walking can help protect the joints, including your knees and hips. That’s because it helps lubricate and strengthen the muscles that support the joints.

5.       Boosts immune function- Walking may reduce your risk for developing a cold or the flu.

6.       Boost your energy - Going for a walk when you’re tired may be a more effective energy boost than grabbing a cup of coffee. Walking increases oxygen flow through the body. It can also increase levels of cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Those are the hormones that help elevate energy levels.

7.       Improve your mood - Walking can help your mental health. it can help reduce anxiety, depression, and a negative mood. It can also boost self-esteem and reduce symptoms of social withdrawal.

8.       Extend your life- Walking at a faster pace could extend your life. It has been found that walking at an average pace compared to a slow pace resulted in a 20 percent reduced risk of overall death.

9.       Tone your legs- Walking can strengthen the muscles in your legs. To build up more strength, walk in a hilly area or on a treadmill with an incline. Or find routes with stairs.

10.   Creative thinking- Walking may help clear your head and help you think creatively.