Walking Your Way to a Healthier Mind, Body, and Soul
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on April 5th, 2010 in Emotional Issues, Family, Linked Articles, Managing MS Tips, Symptoms.
You can walk the dog, walk with the kids, or just take a stroll by yourself. However you do it, walking is good for the mind, body, and soul, and here’s why:
- Walking helps you manage your weight, lowering your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
- It is a gentle, low-impact exercise and easy on the joints.
- Walking improves circulation; increases your energy level; improves sleep, mood, and sense of well-being.
- It is free. You don’t need a health club membership or special equipment. A good pair of walking shoes will do the trick.
- Walking with family, friends, or neighbors can be a social outlet.
- You don’t have to go anywhere in particular, although that’s certainly efficient; it is more about the journey.
- It is a good way to calm and declutter your mind. It will get you out of the house and into the great outdoors, where you can let your thoughts roam freely. (Turn off that cell phone!)
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