Scientists talk about the benefits of walking to improve well-being

Scientists at Columbia University talked about the benefits of walking to improve well-being. It is reported by ScienceDaily.

Studies have shown that a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy even with regular exercise. You can maintain the tone if you take a five-minute walk every half an hour during the working day. This type of activity helps lower blood sugar levels and blood pressure, and also leads to improved mood and reduced feelings of fatigue.

Even one minute of walking every 30 minutes and every 60 minutes can be helpful in reducing blood pressure. “This is a significant reduction, comparable to what you would expect from daily exercise for six months,” explained research team leader Keith Diaz.

Earlier, pediatrician Olga Komissarova named the best sports for children who often get sick. “A good choice would be skiing, biathlon, figure skating and hockey,” the expert said, noting the importance of the hardening effect of training.