Staying Healthy
Get more out of your daily walk
Incorporate balance exercises, weight training, and vigorous activity into your routine.
- Reviewed by Anthony L. Komaroff, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter
You already go for a walk every day, which is great for overall health. Regular, brisk walking helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, control blood pressure, strengthen muscles, burn calories, and lift mood. Walking can also help ward off high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
And you can get even more health benefits by adding a few simple upgrades to your daily walk.
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About the Author
Heidi Godman, Executive Editor, Harvard Health Letter
About the Reviewer
Anthony L. Komaroff, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter
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