HOW WALKING PROTECTS FROM HYPERTENSION & DIABETES

HOW WALKING PROTECTS FROM HYPERTENSION & DIABETES

India has a huge population of diabetics, which is growing rapidly pushing India to become the worst affected country in the coming years. There is a simple answer to combating such situations i.e. to walk each day according to the individual capacity. Yes, it’s that simple to just walk past all such dangerous diseases of all times with a few steps daily. 

The standard recommendation by professionals to maintain the physical fitness for an individual is 10,000 steps a day. Walking at a moderate pace for 30 minutes five days a week can be as effective as running to reduce the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Physical activities shouldn’t always be complicated. It can be something as simple as a daily brisk walk in your nearest park to help you live a healthier life.
Ways how a walk helps us:
  • Maintains a healthy weight
  • Prevents or manages various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
  • Strengthens bones and muscles
  • Improves your mood
For a diabetes patient counting carbs and exercising more often to keep your blood sugar stable. Hypertension occurs in as many as two-thirds of people with diabetes.

According to a report including multiple well-done studies, researchers found that walking is said to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems by 31% and cut their risk of dying by 32%. These benefits were found equally effective in both men and women. It was found helpful even for the ones who covered the distances of just 5½ miles per week and at a normal pace of about 2 miles per hour. But, yes for the people who walked longer distances at a faster pace, or both were found to be less prone to the disease.

Make exercise an important part of your healthy lifestyle. It helps strengthen the heart and makes it pump more efficiently, which is particularly critical if you suffer from hypertension.
Eating fresh and natural enhances the outcome of the exercise, as canned food is high on sodium. Always opt for fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meats. 

Lifestyle changes are important to make one lead a healthy life while maintaining all crucial levels of the body. Adapt and see the world turn for a better place as you become a better version of yourself. Keep going as your body permits you with no set limits, keep up the pace while you embrace life as a true warrior.

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