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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsHow to Boost DigestionConditionsIs Walking Right for You?Other Benefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits How to Boost Digestion Conditions Is Walking Right for You? Other Benefits Walking has several health benefits, including better digestion and gut health. Walking after eating may speed up digestion and prevent common gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating and gas. This is especially helpful for people who are mostly sedentary during the day or have conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWalking Backward vs. ForwardBenefitsConditionsSafety Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Walking Backward vs. Forward Benefits Conditions Safety Tips Walking backwardon a treadmill, also known as reverse walking or retro walking, is often used inphysical therapy clinicsto help people improve their gait and mobility in the lower extremities. It is frequently used to improve knee, hip, and anklerange of motion (ROM), improve strength, and improve lower extremity mechanics related to gait....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsStepsBest Time to WalkTips for Better Sleep Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Steps Best Time to Walk Tips for Better Sleep Lace up your shoes if you struggle to sleep at night—walking can help improve your sleep. Recent studies have examined the impact of walking on sleep and found that walking more can improve sleep quality and duration for people of any age....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical BenefitsTips to Walk 30 Minutes DailyChallenging YourselfModifications & AlternativesTime to See Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Benefits Tips to Walk 30 Minutes Daily Challenging Yourself Modifications & Alternatives Time to See Results Walking for 30 minutes daily has many physical and mental benefits, such as improved heart health, decreased risk of chronic diseases, and better mood. You can walk almost anywhere, and it doesn’t require any equipment (other than a pair of supportive shoes)....

Walking 7,000 steps a day may reduce your risk ofdepressionand getting just 5,000 steps a day may reduce symptoms of depression, according to new research.The new study highlights the mental health benefits of walking and makes the case for fitting in some extra steps when you can. About 8.3% of adults in the United States have gone through an episode of major depression, according to the National Institute of Mental Health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Can Get Walking Pneumonia and How Does It Spread?Why Are Walking Pneumonia Cases Rising?What Are the Symptoms of Walking Pneumonia?How Does Walking Pneumonia Present Differently From the Common Cold?How Does a Pneumonia Cough Sound or Feel?When Should You See a Doctor? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Can Get Walking Pneumonia and How Does It Spread? Why Are Walking Pneumonia Cases Rising?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Summary The terms “walking pneumonia” and “pneumonia” are sometimes used interchangeably, but the two conditions are not quite the same. “Walking pneumonia” is a colloquial term that is used to describe milder cases of pneumonia. Also known asatypical pneumonia, walking pneumonia does not usually cause the symptoms of a high fever and a productive cough that often characterize pneumonia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of Cardio ExerciseWhich Is Better?Risks of RunningIncreasing Intensity of Walking Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Cardio Exercise Which Is Better? Risks of Running Increasing Intensity of Walking There are tons ofbenefits of exercisefor physical, mental, and emotional health. But when it comes torunningvs. walking, there’s not much of a difference: both running and walking improve your overall health, and neither exercise is inherently better than the other....

The Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall for Walmart’s Great Value brand Chicken Broth due to potential “packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product." This recall affects Walmart chicken broth that’s packaged in 48-ounce aseptic paper cartons specifically. More than 12,000 cartons have been recalled. If you’ve been stocking up on soup ingredients during cold and flu season, you should check your pantry to see if you have any chicken broth that’s part of the recall....

UpdateAs of November 4, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded the recall based on the results of further testing.According to theConsumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC), the recall now includes the following scents from the Better Homes and Gardens-branded Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones:Lavender & ChamomileLemon & MandarinLavenderPeppermintLime & EucalyptusSandalwood & VanillaAs the CDC continues testing, the list of recalled productions may change. Update As of November 4, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded the recall based on the results of further testing....

Key Takeaways Eating walnuts could be the ticket to supporting cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent study. After conducting telephone interviews to assess cognitive status in 3,632 adults ages 65 and older in the U.S., researchers concluded any walnut consumption was associated with higher cognitive ability. The results were published inPublic Health Nutritionon July 31. “In this study, researchers found walnut consumption—even less than the traditional 1-ounce serving—was associated with greater cognitive scores than in non-walnut eaters,”Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, a partner with California Walnuts, who funded the study, tells Verywell....

Key TakeawaysAccording to new research, nutrients in citrus fruit juices may support the immune system and combat inflammation.Drinking orange juice and taking vitamin C supplements do not offer the same nutritional benefits.Some studies have begun exploring a connection between oragne juice, the immune system, and COVID-19.It’s commonly thought that drinking a tall glass of orange juice, or other citrus juice, can help support the immune system—considering that it’s chock-full of immune-supporting nutrients like vitamin C and folate....

Taking regular walks may add years to your life. Studies have shown that walking improves muscular function and lowers the risk oftype 2 diabetes,cancer, andcardiovascular disease. You don’t even have to go especially fast to get these health benefits. Walking at a speed of 3 miles per hour (mph)—the average walking speed for most adults—can help boost yourlongevity. Setting the treadmill to 3 mph and walking for 111 minutes won’t magically add that extra decade to your life....