Why Walk?
Who knew that simply putting one foot in front of the other, you could have such an impact on your well-being? Walking can improve your health in many ways.
The benefits of walking:
- Lowers risk of heart disease and stroke
- Controls high blood pressure
- Improves blood cholesterol levels
- Decreases risk for type 2 diabetes
- Reduces risk of some cancers
- Maintains a desirable body weight
- Prevents bone loss
- Increases muscle strength
- Enhances the immune system
- Boosts energy level
- Promotes better sleep
- Reduces stress; eases anxiety and depression
- Improves memory and concentration
