Five things Walking Does To Your Body..

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For your heart:
Just 30 minutes of walking three or more times a week can lower your blood pressure by five points, findings in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health show. Plus, walking several times a week is as effective as vigorous exercise at reducing women’s risk of heart disease, according to the Harvard Nurses’ Health Study.
For your brain:
Walking boosts your brain’s production of endorphins, “feel-good” chemicals that help ease stress and fend off the blues. In fact, clinically depressed people reported feeling less tense, tired, angry and confused after a mere 10-minute walk, according to a Duke University study.
For your complexion:
Like all cardiovascular exercise, walking gets your heart pumping and improves circulation—and better blood flow means your skin (the largest organ of the body) receives plenty of the nutrient-rich blood it needs for optimal health.
For your immune system:
You can cut your odds of contracting a cold in half by walking for 45 minutes a day, five days a week, according to one study. The reason: Walking supports healthy circulation, which in turn enables blood-borne immune cells to reach and kill viruses and bacteria more quickly.
For your bones:
Weight-bearing exercise such as walking helps build bone mass, which can fend off osteoporosis. In one study, women who walked a mile a day had up to seven years more bone in reserve than nonwalking women.