7 habits that strengthen your immune system:
Walk 40 minutes per day
Why is this important?
Walking is one of the best forms of physical activities because it has so many benefits and is easy to do. Walking everyday helps you sleep better, reduces stress and improves your mood. It also keeps your heart, joints and digestive system healthy. Walking reduces the risk of illness. There is no physical activity that delivers more benefits. If you are unable to walk, make sure you engage in other types of physical activity.
Still not convinced of the numerous benefits of walking?
Watch one or both of the following Ted Talks:
Marily Oppezzo’s Ted talk: Want to be more creative? Go for a walk
Nilofer Merchant’s Ted talk: Got a meeting? Take a walk
Walking 40 minutes a day is great way to get in your physical activity:
If you experience difficulties with making walking part of your daily routine, we encourage you to study the additional resources below and try to start with 5 to 10 minute walks at a time.
BOTTOM LINE: WALK YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH
Additional helpful resources:
Walking for Health, Harvard Health Publishing, Walking: Your steps to health, Harvard Health Publishing
