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Walking is Healthy
Walking is beneficial to your health.
The following list is pretty self-explanatory. The bottom line is that walking will allow the things that positively affect your health to increase, and the negatives to decrease.
Walking Increases ...
energy, stamina and metabolism
sound restful sleep
muscle tone and bone density
HDL - the "good" cholesterol
volume of plasma in blood - which thins the blood and reduces the risk of clotting
prevention of risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease, some cancers and other diseases.
wellness, fitness and happiness!
Walking Decreases ...
risk of Coronary Artery Disease, some cancers, osteoporosis and other diseases.
risks of Diabetes by lowering blood sugars and body fat levels
number of sick days from work and school
symptoms of PMS, back pain, arthritis
number of episodes of common cold
blood pressure and LDL - the "bad" cholesterol.
stress!!!
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