Tag Archives: Walking
Physical Activity and Risk of Breast Cancer Among Postmenopausal Women
Physical activity has many health benefits, including weight loss and maintenance, improved insulin sensitivity and improved lipid profile. An analysis, which was based on the Nurses’Health Study, reported that moderate physical activity was associated with a reduced risk of postmenopausal … Continue reading
How to Prevent Your Brain from Getting Old?
Walking at least 6 miles per week appears to maintain brain volume and preserve memory in old age, according to new research. The results were reported in the October 13 online issue of Neurology. In the study, 299 dementia-free people … Continue reading
How to Prevent Stroke in Women?…Walking
If you are a woman and will like to reduce your risk of stroke, you might like to walk at least 2 hours a week, especially at a brisk pace. According the long-term follow-up of the Women’s Health Study (WHS) … Continue reading