“Research has shown that walking at a lively pace at least 150 minutes a week can help people:
- Think better, feel better and sleep better.
- Reduce your risk of serious diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and several types of cancer.
- Improve your blood pressure, blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels.
- Increase your energy and stamina.
- Improve your mental and emotional well-being and and reduce risk of depression.
- Improve memory and reduce your risk of dementia.
- Boost bone strength and reduce your risk of osteoporosis.
- Prevent weight gain.”
American Heart Association (April is Move More Month featuring National Walking Day, Stress Awareness Month, National Pet Month, National Garden Month and more … | American Heart Association)