Walk to get the most out of life

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Walk to Get the Most out of Life

• Home Care Assistance of Dallas

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• Exercise is particularly important and
  beneficial for senior citizens. Of all the
  exercise types available, walking is one of the
  simplest, cheapest, and easiest to do. It can be
  done outside or inside, with a group of friends
  or family, and at any pace with which one feels
  comfortable. It doesn't require any special
  equipment and doesn't cost anything. As one of
  the most flexible exercises around, changing
  one's route is possible daily, so boredom is much
  less likely than with other exercises.

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• The benefits of walking increase with age. For
  older adults, walking can help with improving
  balance and thus lessening the risk of falls. It
  also strengthens bones, which can help reduce the
  risk of osteoporosis and the need for hip and
  knee replacements. The gentle movement that
  walking provides also has a pain-relieving effect
  for arthritis patients, as it prevents joints
  from becoming stiff.

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• Walking also increases blood circulation, and
  this is especially helpful for seniors, including
  diabetics. Improved blood flow will help to
  reduce pain in joints and muscles and allow older
  adults to feel warmer than usual, reducing the
  need for blankets and heating. For diabetics, it
  will help reduce any numbness in their hands or
  feet. Walking bolsters the immune system, which
  may help ward off colds and upper respiratory
  infections.

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• Walking supports brain health and can be an
  effective tool in managing several conditions.
  First, it is known to reduce stress, especially
  if it is done outdoors. The Japanese regularly
  take "forest baths," in which they walk on trails
  through forests or parks. The natural setting has
  been found to reduce cortisol levels even more
  than walking in an indoor environment.

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• Walking can even be used as a treatment for mild
  to moderate depression. Recent studies have shown
  that a brisk walk can be just as effective as
  some antidepressant medications. A simple walk
  boosts academic performance and also improves
  memory, and it may aid in the prevention and
  management of dementia.

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• Metabolic and heart health can both be improved
  by walking. Even short walks can lower blood
  pressure and cholesterol walking also lowers
  blood glucose numbers, especially important for
  preventing or managing diabetes. An effective
  weight-loss tool, walking can reduce body fat
  levels it lessens the risk of obesity, one of
  the leading risk factors for heart disease and
  diabetes. In obese patients, walking is one of
  the simplest ways to lose weight, and it may
  eventually help them reach a normal weight.

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• Most importantly, walking can help add years to
  one's life. A recent study found that sitting for
  more than 2 hours at a time raised the risk of
  death from any cause by 50. Breaking up one's
  sitting time with a quick walk down the hall or
  around the block can reduce this risk. Walking
  speed is linked to mortality risk, so trying to
  increase one's speed will certainly be of
  benefit.

Walking's many benefits will add years and
quality to life. Start small, and enjoy!
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