Why not enjoy the weather by taking a walk or hiking. If you are sitting or standing most of your day, like most of us, moving around is key. Even if you just walk around your home or around your yard, moving and stretching are vital.
Top benefits: • Improve your health • Help prevent disease • De-stress • Boost your mood
Studies have shown a daily brisk walk can improve your health.
Walking can prevent or help improve blood flow and conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and cancer.
Several studies have found that walking reduces arthritis-related joint pain, and walking five to six miles a week can prevent arthritis.
Walking can boost immune function and mood.
A brisk walk for an hour a day, can counteract the effects of weight-promoting genes.
Walk alone, with family or friends. Try a walk group, or listen to music while you walk.
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