Walking Benefits For Body Grounded In Studies And The Pandemic
The article notes walking as a resilient exercise during COVID-19 gym closures. It cites Arthritis Foundation findings that walking lowers blood pressure and protects heart health, with postmenopausal women reducing stroke risk and blood pressure through daily walks. It also mentions bone health, fracture risk reduction, longevity, mood, and cognitive benefits from various studies.
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World Health Organization
Arthritis Foundation
Plancher Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
University of California
San Francisco
Pairing Food With Exercise For Peak Performance
This article explains how timing and choosing the right foods before and after workouts supports energy, endurance, and recovery. It highlights creatine rich meats and fish, bananas for quick carbs, potatoes for electrolyte balance, and a mix of carbohydrates and lean proteins with healthy fats to restore glycogen and repair muscles.
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Kelly Pritchett
RDN
Central Washington University
Mark Anthony
St. Edwards University
Austin
Johns Hopkins
Exercise and cancer risk reduction across multiple types
A study by the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute links higher physical activity to lower risk of bladder breast colon endometrial esophageal kidney and gastric cancers with possible protection against lung cancer. Regular activity lowers insulin and estrogen, reduces obesity and chronic inflammation, boosts immunity, aids recovery, and improves sleep and energy for survivors. Adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous weekly activity. Start gradually and build up.
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American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
The
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