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Let’s Take a Walk

The Health and Personal Benefits of Walking

By JoAnn Stevelos

ippocrates said, “Walking is man’s best medicine.” benefits without overexerting you to the point of exhaustion.
HThich Nhat Hanh says, “While you are walking, smile In addition to increasing your fitness level, walking can help
and be in the here and now, and you will transform that you recover from an injury or surgery, promote weight loss,
place into paradise.” Let these words of wisdom inspire you increase heart health and improve your mental health. Shutterstock/Rawpixel.com
to begin walking the walk to a happier and healthier you. And for some it may enhance their spirituality and deepen
Getting inspired to walk every day can yield health their connection to nature. Maybe you have heard the
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