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09-16-2012, 05:59 AM
BENEFITS OF WALKING
Walking brings significant health benefits to body and mind. Research shows that regular walking contributes much to your overall health and fitness in important ways:
1. Strengthens your heart
2. Delays or prevents major diseases or illness
3. Reduces blood pressure and the risk of stroke
4. Reduces cholesterol
5. Strengthens joints and bones
6. Helps control weight
7. Improves mood and self-esteem
8. Contributes to “brain fitness”
9. Gives you energy and a good night’s rest
10.Relieves stress and worry
11.Improves balance and circulation
12.Boosts immune system
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Walking brings significant health benefits to body and mind. Research shows that regular walking contributes much to your overall health and fitness in important ways:
1. Strengthens your heart
2. Delays or prevents major diseases or illness
3. Reduces blood pressure and the risk of stroke
4. Reduces cholesterol
5. Strengthens joints and bones
6. Helps control weight
7. Improves mood and self-esteem
8. Contributes to “brain fitness”
9. Gives you energy and a good night’s rest
10.Relieves stress and worry
11.Improves balance and circulation
12.Boosts immune system
http://www.mayoclinic.com/images/image_popup/fsm7_walker.jpg