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Walking is one of the best tools for prevention

Walking is one of the best tools for prevention

More than just the simplest means of getting around, walking is a physical activity in its own right, with a wealth of benefits.

"Walking is the best medicine for man", Hippocrates once said. He was a visionary, for nothing has changed since then.

Walking is a fabulous means of preventing a wide range of ailments. Muscles are the first to benefit, not forgetting joints and skeletal bones. 4 hours' walking a week reduces the risk of hip fracture by 43%.

Walking is also the brain's health partner of choice. Just two hours' walking a week could reduce the risk of stroke by 30%.

As for memory, walking for 40 minutes three times a week is said to have protective effects on the areas of the brain responsible for memorization. Finally, symptoms of depression are reduced by 36% with 30 minutes of daily walking. It also prevents dementia, reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and helps combat stress.

3,500 steps a day reduces the risk of diabetes by 29%, and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease is significantly reduced after 30 minutes of daily walking. Blood pressure is reduced, as are cholesterol levels, and overall cardiovascular function is improved.

https://www.agirpourlecoeurdesfemmes.com/back/outils/Les-bienfaits-de-la-marche-34-FR.pdf

 
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