Staying active is one of the best ways to prevent health concerns down the road but you don’t have to be a fitness fanatic to improve your health. The benefits of walking are well documented. Research has shown that even walking for 30 minutes a day can lead to better health by doing the following:

• Reducing the risk of coronary heart disease
• Reducing the risk of Type 2 Diabetes
• Improving blood pressure
• Improving blood sugar levels
• Strengthening your bones
• Helping you maintain a healthy body weight / lowering your risk of obesity
• Helping you relax and de-stress

According to the Stroke Association, walking briskly for up to 30 minutes each day can help prevent and control the high blood pressure that can cause strokes – reducing your risk by up to 27%!

Want to know more about how walking can improve your health? Check out Dr Comfort’s full post on how to walk your way a healthier life (including proper technique to avoid walking related injury): https://www.drcomfort.com/blog/