{"id":2712,"date":"2020-01-20T11:04:31","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T16:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/?p=2712"},"modified":"2020-01-20T11:04:32","modified_gmt":"2020-01-20T16:04:32","slug":"new-benefits-of-getting-in-daily-walks-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/new-benefits-of-getting-in-daily-walks-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"New Benefits of Getting in Daily Walks Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s no simpler way to maintain overall health than going\nfor a walk. Experts say even just a brisk 10 minute walk each day can be\nbeneficial for weight maintenance, lowering blood pressure and improving your\nmood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combined with better eating, it is possible to even reduce the risk of death. A new study released in the journal \u201cSleep Health\u201d also found some brand new reasons to lace up your sneakers and start trekking. This includes the effect walking has on getting a better night\u2019s sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the study, the subjects being monitored we\u2019re able to improve the quality of their sleep when they also were increasing their daily activity levels. For some, there were also improvements in the duration of sleep when they were getting in more daily movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another major benefit of walking is the prevention of cognitive decline. With Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia a growing concern among the aging population, it is important to change lifestyle behaviors early. The World Health Organization says walking and other brain intense activities should become a regular practice to aide in slowing the progression of the disease early on. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdedge.com\/neurology\/article\/72791\/alzheimers-cognition\/walking-slows-progression-alzheimers-disease\">research<\/a>, walking activates the brain waves and helps improve its ability to resist the cognitive impairment that happens over time with the disease. To help on this front, it is recommended that at least 5 miles be walked each week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ideas to begin incorporating more walking into\nyour daily routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Park farther away when going to work or the store, you\u2019d be surprised how quickly those extra steps will add up. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Use your lunch hour to plan a walk around the outdoors for fresh air and an energy boost. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Get the whole family involved. Make time after dinner for a nightly walk with pets and family \u2013 it\u2019s good for everyone. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Wear a fitness watch designed to monitor your daily steps and motivate and remind you to get up and walk when you\u2019ve been idle for too long. <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Need long term care for an elderly loved one? At Petruzelo\nInsurance, we offer access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/long-term-care-insurance.php\">to long-term care\ninsurance<\/a> with providers that are approved by the State&#8217;s\nConnecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care. Priced to be affordable, these\npolicies help provide asset protection and offer peace of mind through the retirement\nyears.&nbsp; <strong>Talk to an agent today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s no simpler way to maintain overall health than going for a walk. Experts say even just a brisk 10 minute walk each day can be beneficial for weight maintenance, lowering blood pressure and improving your mood. Combined with better eating, it is possible to even reduce the risk of death. 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