The Benefits of Walking are not only heart Healthy

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Walking is a sport that is easy for anyone to do and does not require a lot of money and time. Thirty minutes of walking five times a week results in less back pain and fewer medical visits compared to sedentary people. According to reliable health research, walking can reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, reduce stress, increase immunity, and improve the digestive system.

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Nearly seven out of ten people who experience relief from lower back pain will experience a recurrence in the following year. But after experiencing back pain, people who walked regularly were pain-free for almost twice as long as those who stood still. Low back pain is estimated to affect nearly 619 million people in general in 2020 and is predicted to increase to 843 million people in 2050.

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The cause of lower back pain is often caused by lifting children and other heavy objects. Bending at the waist puts pressure on the spinal discs and can cause pain. Riding a bicycle with the seat too low, even getting in and out of the car, lifting your knees too high, putting extra pressure on the spine can contribute to lower back pain. Back pain is not only suffered by older people but can also be experienced by the younger generation.

This is due to inactivity and sedentary work, especially those that require the younger generation to stare at smartphones, laptops and tablets for hours a day. Walking is a free and low-impact alternative to running or other high-intensity exercise. Walking is practical, accessible, and can help a person live a longer, richer, and less miserable life.

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A study also shows that walking can increase life expectancy. By walking approximately 5,000 steps three times a week for two years can increase a person's life expectancy by three years and reduce health care costs by up to thirteen percent. Walking at a fast pace can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. So from now on there is no harm if we try to walk regularly.

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