5 good reasons to walk

February 27th, 2010

Studies show that even small amounts of brisk walking can help keep you healthy.  Here’s the amount you need daily to lower your risk of five diseases:

  • 17 minutes reduces depression symptoms by 41%
  • 17 minutes reduces colon cancer by 31%
  • 18 minutes reduces coronary heart disease by 36%
  • 21 minutes reduces stroke by 43%
  • 30 minutes reduces type 2 diabetes by 30%

courtesy of Walkstyles.

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