Live to Give

Studies show that walking can:

• Reduce risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
• Reduce high cholesterol
• Lower blood pressure
• Reduce risk of colon cancer
• Reduce body fat
• Help control body weight
• Increase bone density and help prevent osteoporosis
• Help with osteoarthritis
• Reduce risk of non-insulin dependent diabetes
• Help with overall flexibility
• Increase mental well being

Sound good? Read on...

Live Longer

Regular participation in physical activity is associated with reduced mortality rates. (US Dept. of Health 1996). In particular, studies have shown that:

• Fit and active people have approximately half the risk of cardiovascular disease compared to unfit people
• Because the bones are strengthened, fit people are less likely to fall and suffer injuries such as hip fractures
• Fit people are less likely to sustain injury because joints have a better range of movement and muscles are more flexible
• Fit people are less prone to depression and anxiety
• Fit people tend to sleep better
• Fit people have better control of body weight

So in a nutshell, you can increase your chances of living longer by the simple act of walking at least 30 minutes per day.