Heart Disease

Heart attacks are still the leading cause of premature deaths in North America. Walking helps improve the efficiency of the heart muscle and aids blood to flow faster and freer around the body. A strong, healthy heart means no heart attacks. You can experience improvements with cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure and weight by walking 10,000 steps a day

A diabetes prevention study of more than 3,000 patients with impaired glucose tolerance (a pre-diabetes condition) showed that those who walked or exercised five times a week for 30 minutes lost between 5 and 7 percent of their body weight and reduced their risk of diabetes by 58 percent. Those over age 60 reduced their risk of diabetes by 71 percent, a result not matched by any drug used in the study.

In another study, diabetic patients who wore a pedometer for 3 months showed improvements in their fitness, blood glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and weight, and lost an average of more than 4 lbs each.

Arthritis, and other conditions
Debilitating conditions such as osteoarthritis, and it also
supports the immune system.

You'll feel healthier and stronger by walking 10,000 steps a day and eating the foods that are right for you.

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