Exercise & Fitness

Walking: A Potent Treatment for 7 Common Illnesses

Regular walking can be transformative for health, according to mountains of research and experts.
Walking: A Potent Treatment for 7 Common Illnesses
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Hadia Zainab
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Walking may be the single most important thing you can do for your health. Research has linked more steps to lower rates of the world’s most prevalent diseases and chronic conditions.

Research has shown that walking 7,000 steps per day, even at a slow pace, may cut the risk of early death by up to 70 percent.

Hadia Zainab
Hadia Zainab
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Hadia Zainab is a health journalist and doctor of physical therapy candidate at Sialkot Medical College. Her experience managing health conditions such as strokes, paralysis, pediatric care, and ICU rehabilitation informs her writing. Zainab values kindness, empathy, and clear communication to bridge the gap between patients and health care providers.