Walk every day affects not only your physical but also your mental well-being. We’re about to get into that and if you stick around till the end of this article. The great Greek physician Hippocrates once said : ‘’ walking is a man’s best medicine’’ , well he hit the nail right on the head with that one, walking is totally free, easy, requires a little effort .

10- brain boosting effect

A study at the university of kansas has revealed how low impact aerobic exercises like walking, prevent the early onset of dementia and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Over 35 million people around the world suffer from Alzheimer, and sadly it’s only getting worse, scientists predict that this number will double in the next 20 years , the good news is that people who are physically active throughout their life are much less prone to this disease than those who have a more sedentary lifestyle, and that’s because they have more volume in their hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for verbal memory and learning, plus walking improves your overall mental well-being by reducing stress and releasing endorphins, it stimulates not only the production of chemicals responsible for brain health, but also the growth and survival of neural blood vessels and cells.

9- improved eyesight

Surprising right, moving your legs helps your eyes, how in the heck do they have anything to do with each other ?, well first off, walking can help fight Glaucoma by relieving eye pressure, Glaucoma develops when too much fluid builds up in the eye, increasing the pressure inside, that pressure, in turn affects the optic nerve which results in visual impairment.

The Glaucoma Research Foundation recommends walking as one of the best ways to reduce the risk of developing Glaucoma and even relieve its symptoms.If you think you’re way too young to start worrying about Glaucoma, you should know that walking is good for eyesight in general, both low and high intensity exercise strengthens and stimulates the visual cortex that part of the brain that processes the images our eyes send to it. So get on the road to improve vision and protect your eyes now from potential problems in the future.

8- Revention of heart disease

You’re probably well aware of the fact that running makes your hearts stronger.But according to the American Heart Association, walking is no less effective than running when it comes to the prevention of heart disease and stroke, a daily half-hour walk helps avoid serious problems, like coronary heart disease to name one by lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol levels and improving blood circulation.

7- increased lung volume

Walking is an aerobic exercise, which means that it increases oxygen flow in the bloodstream and helps eliminate toxins and wastes. In short, it’s great for your lungs, because of better quality and deeper breathing, some symptoms associated with lung disease can show significant improvement .The stress and medication that lung disease brings with it weaken the immune system of those suffering from it. We all know that spending time outdoors is a great immunity booster, so why wouldn’t you start walking every day.

6- benefits for the pancreas

Believe it or not, walking for exercise is a surprisingly more effective way to prevent diabetes than running is. In a Duke University study, over a six-month trial period, a group of frequent walkers demonstrated a 6 times greater improvement in glucose tolerance or blood sugar absorption than a group of runners, more efficient use of blood sugar allows your pancreas to produce less insulin giving it a much-needed rest to gather strength.

5- Improved digestion

Just half an hour of walking every day not only lowers the risk of developing colon cancer, but also improves digestion and regulates bowel movements, good news for those who suffer from chronic constipation. What’s even better, walking helps the chances of surviving colon cancer even after it’s already been diagnosed. This incredible fact was discovered in a study of over 150 thousand men and women, where activity levels were compared with the number of those who got colon cancer and died of it.

4- Toned Muscles

Muscle tone and weight loss is also totally achievable through simple walking. In fact just 10,000 steps a day can be just as effective as a full-blown workout at the gym, especially if you add some intervals or uphill walking. Just remember to use correct form though:

1-Keep your spine straight

2-Bend your elbows at a 90 degree angle

3-Swing your arms

4-Stabilize your pelvis

Find your optimal pace, but don’t break out into a jog, this sort of speed walking is low-impact and doesn’t require any recovery time, which means no sore muscles to keep you from getting out and walking the next day, thumbs up if that sounds like something you’re game for.

3- Sturdier bones and joints

Walking can provide more joint mobility prevent the loss of bone density and even reduce the risk of fractures , the Arthritis Foundation recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate walking a day to reduce pain stiffness and inflammation in the joints. Building strong bones will help you prevent osteoporosis and reduce bone loss.

2- Back Pain Relief

Yet another ailment walking can cure is back pain , this is a real lifesaver for those who experience back pain during more challenging high-impact exercises, since it’s a low-impact activity, it won’t cause more pain or discomfort like running or a chai tea wood, walking contributes to better blood circulation within the spinal structures, pumping important new tree into the soft tissues in improving posture and flexibility, both of which are vital for a healthy spine, as you walk you make your spine more stable and strengthen the muscles that keep your body upright,and with better posture comes a few added inches to your height .

1- A calmer mind

If mind and body are connected like they say, then this point is right at home on our list. The Journal of Psychiatric Research published the results of a study on 50 individuals suffering from major depression. It showed that walking 30 to 45 minutes a day five days a week, improve their conditions significantly, if walking improves depression symptoms in patients with MDD, just imagine how easily it could help us cope with just feeling down or exhausted. An other group of Researchers at IOWA State University , worked with hundreds of college students and we all know how stress – this bunch is walking changed their mood for the better, even though no one warned them that it could do so, and a joyful walk with a friend or loved one will only enhance that happy effect and improve your mood even more.