A video discusses the benefits of walking daily, citing the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, who called walking "the best medicine." The video lists 10 benefits of walking, including:
1. Improving brain health and reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease
2. Improving vision and reducing the risk of glaucoma
3. Preventing heart disease and stroke
4. Increasing lung capacity
5. Strengthening the pancreas and preventing diabetes
6. Improving digestion and reducing the risk of bowel cancer
7. Improving muscle tone and weight loss
8. Strengthening bones and joints
9. Relieving back pain
10. Calming the mind and reducing stress and depression
The video also introduces the "FIT" formula, which stands for "Purity" (how often), "Intensity" (how quickly), and "Time" (how long), and suggests that changing one of these components can help improve walking habits.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician, said walking is the best medicine.
2. Walking improves both physical and mental health.
3. Researchers from the University of Kansas found that low-impact exercise like walking prevents early onset and reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
4. More than 35 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer's disease, and this number is expected to double in the next 20 years.
5. People leading an active lifestyle have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who sit a lot.
6. Walking improves overall mental health, reduces stress, and releases endorphins.
7. The American Glaucoma Research Foundation recommends walking as one of the best methods for reducing the risk of glaucoma and relieving symptoms.
8. Glaucoma develops due to the accumulation of fluid in the eye, which increases intraocular pressure.
9. Walking is good for vision, strengthening and stimulating the visual cortex.
10. The American Heart Association states that walking is effective in preventing heart disease and stroke, similar to running.
11. A daily half-hour walk helps avoid serious problems like coronary heart disease by reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels and improving blood circulation.
12. Walking increases lung capacity, improving the flow of oxygen into the blood and helping get rid of toxins and harmful substances.
13. Lung disease symptoms can be improved by walking, stress, and medications.
14. Walking strengthens and stimulates the visual cortex, the part of the brain that processes images sent by the eyes.
15. A study at Duke University found that walking is more effective in preventing diabetes than running.
16. Walking improves glucose tolerance and helps the pancreas produce less insulin.
17. A 30-minute walk per day can reduce the risk of developing bowel cancer and improve digestion.
18. The American Arthritis Foundation recommends at least 30 minutes of walking per day to reduce pain and stiffness and inflammation in the joints.
19. Walking strengthens bones and joints, improving joint mobility and preventing bone loss.
20. A study found that walking improves mood, although no one told the participants about this effect.
21. Walking with a friend or loved one enhances the effect of happiness and lifts spirits even more.
22. The American journal dedicated to psychiatry published a study showing that walking 5 times a week for 30-45 minutes significantly improved the condition of people suffering from depressive disorder.
23. The fit formula for walking consists of purity (how often), intensity (how quickly), and time (how long).
24. To climb to a higher level, change one of these components, such as increasing intensity or time.
25. A good average speed for walking is 35 kilometers per hour, but it's essential to set your own pace and be comfortable while walking.
26. A good goal for walking is 30 minutes a day, which can also be measured by counting steps, with a goal of 6,000 steps per day.
27. Joining a group or finding a friend to walk with can be an excellent motivator for starting a walking routine.