10 Reasons Why Walking Is <br />Beneficial to Your Health 1. A 2016 study from the <br />National Institutes of Health says <br />walking can put you in a "better mood." 2. Another report in 'JAMA Psychiatry' <br />says it can also help prevent depression. 3. According to a Stanford University analysis, <br />walking pumps more oxygen into your brain, <br />therefore increasing alertness. 4. A 2014 study from the California college <br />adds that your creative output will <br />receive a boost as well. 5. A University of Missouri study found that <br />walking reduces stress by increasing blood flow. 6. Researchers from the National Cancer Institute say walking an hour on a daily basis <br />can increase longevity. 7. A study from Appalachian State University adds that your immune system can be boosted <br />by moving 30 to 45 minutes each day. 8. According to the <br />American Cancer Society, <br />walking every day lowers <br />your risk of getting cancer. 9. A 2011 study from the <br />'International Journal of General Medicine' <br />adds that it also helps with digestion. 10. Have painful inflammation? <br />The Arthritis Foundation says <br />walking can even help with joint pain.
