Today's modern era has made people lazy. In this world running after success and money, no one has time. Everyone is worried about the future but no one focuses on avoiding diseases and staying fit. You must have heard the saying 'Health is Wealth' many times, but how to implement it has always been a cause of trouble.

Increasing blood pressure, stress or anxiety, weight gain, and belly bulge... In the modern era, not only the elderly but also the youth are struggling with these problems. The biggest reason for this is that they are not aware of their body. This is not a major disease. All these problems are directly connected to unnecessary tension and a little carelessness. However, there is a very easy way to avoid this. Medical science believes that anxiety and stress can be reduced by walking for some time.

Harvard Medical School conducted research in 2023. According to the study, even walking for just 20 minutes every day can reduce stress and anxiety by up to 14%. Many other types of research also show that walking is very beneficial for physical and mental health, while according to the American Psychological Association, walking is a kind of 'mood booster'.

Benefits of walking
Walking increases blood flow and oxygen, which releases 'happy hormones' like endorphins and serotonin. It also reduces stress levels. Many experts believe that regular walking is as effective as 'anti-depressants' in treating anxiety and stress. Researchers found that walking for 20-30 minutes increases energy levels in the body. Walking increases blood flow and oxygen, which releases 'happy hormones' like endorphins and serotonin. It also reduces stress levels. Walking has tremendous benefits for the heart, it reduces cholesterol, which is the biggest risk factor for heart disease.

How to find the time?
Okay, we have talked about the benefits of walking but now the question in your mind will be how to find time for it in your busy schedule/daily routine. If you cannot find time for this separately, then you can include regular walks in your lifestyle.

You can adopt these suggestions to include regular walks in your lifestyle:

- If you are going to the market near your house, then choose to go on foot instead of going by car.

- You can go to your floor in your house or office by climbing stairs instead of the lift.

- You can also walk a little distance to have evening tea in the office.

- If you have a pet dog in your house, then you can take it out for a walk.

- If you are not able to go out for a walk, then you can also walk on the terrace or garden of the house.

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