From NBC news: A walk a day may keep early death away
Here’s the “skinny:” (an excerpt)
The findings that a daily, stroll of 20 minutes may reduce a person’s risk of premature death by up to 30 percent are consistent… with the physical activity guidelines for Americans.
Related blog post:
Walking with a “Z” or an “X” | gutsandgrowth
Don’t Get Run Over When You Walk
In a number of media outlets, there has been a push for a highly successful (and under appreciated) treatment: walking.
Advantages:
Here’s a link (Every Body Walk!) and here’s an excerpt:
Researchers have discovered a “wonder drug” for many of today’s most common medical problems, says Dr. Bob Sallis, a family practitioner at a Kaiser Permanente clinic in Fontana, California. It’s been proven to help treat or prevent diabetes, depression, breast and colon cancer, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, obesity, anxiety and osteoporosis, Sallis told leaders at the 2013 Walking Summit in Washington, D.C.
“The drug is called walking,” Sallis announced. “Its generic name is physical activity.”
Recommended dosage is 30 minutes a day, five days a week, but children should double that to 60 minutes a day, seven days a week. Side effects may include weight loss, improved mood, improved sleep and bowel habits, stronger muscles and bones as well as looking and feeling better.
Comment: If only “walking” was marketed better. Physicians know that successful treatments need to have an “x” or a “z” or both to really do well (“X and Z in favor”).
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