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Join Date: 01 May 2011
Location:  UAEPosts: 32 |
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Walking Benefits |
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Based on research studies, walking on a regular basis has the following health benefits:
* It reduces your risk of dying from heart disease or stroke * It lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes * It lowers high blood pressure (hypertension) * It protects against falling and bone fractures in older adults * It may help protect against certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer * It increases the number of calories your body uses, which helps to control your weight (see BMI Calculator to find your ideal weight) * It helps control joint swelling and pain from arthritis. |
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