Health Benefits of Walking WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Health Benefits of Walking
Walking at a moderate pace for 30 minutes a day can decrease the risk of heart disease in women by up to 40%.1 In addition, walking has also been shown to combat depression, help prevent osteoporosis, help control and prevent diabetes, improve circulation, help breathing, and even give a boost to the immune system.1 Many incorporate walking into an exercise routine to help lose and maintain weight.1
Fast Facts:
- Walking can also help decrease the frequency of insomnia.2
- Walking can lower the risk of colon cancer, high blood pressure, and stroke.2
- It is important to start a walking program slowly and build up your pace. Speak to your physician if you have any concerns about current health problems and beginning an exercise program.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 City of Cambridge, Massachusetts: Health Benefits of Walking
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 eMedTV: Benefits of Walking
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Benefits of Walking, Walking Is Good for Health
- Last update: Mar. 31, 2009
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