New Delhi, September 2 (IANS) A research claims that those who walk more than 5000 feet at least three times a week can lead a happier and longer life! Lifestyle related diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity, depression etc. can also be avoided.
Everyone has the intention to work hard to stay healthy, but in this fast paced life, time is a big problem. The panacea to all these challenges is walking. In the modern era, most people now wear smart watches on their hands. It has many benefits, apart from showing time, it also keeps track of everything from pulse rate to the number of steps you took in the whole day.
People see him and say with satisfaction that at least so many steps have been completed. Still, there has always been a debate about how many steps one should walk to maintain good health. Walking 10,000 steps a day is considered the best, but the number of steps is different for everyone according to age.
A few months ago, a research by the London School of Economics revealed that a person who maintains the habit of walking at least 5,000 steps three times a week for two years can increase his lifespan by three more years. Not only this, the extra expenses related to exercise can also be reduced by about 13%.
There are many benefits of walking daily, such as the body remains active and we are able to do the day’s work easily. Walking improves heart rate and also reduces blood pressure. It also provides relief from joint pain. Walking also provides relief to a great extent in mental problems like anxiety and depression.
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