When you learned to walk as a child, you likely did not realize that as a physical activity, it’s “the closest thing we have to a wonder drug.” In fact, experts say that walking at least once a day helps reduce the risk of several illnesses, while boosting physical and mental health in ways you might not expect!
According to Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “physical activity is the closest thing we have to a wonder drug. Even if you don’t lose an ounce, you’ll live longer, feel healthier and be less likely to get cancer, heart disease, stroke, and arthritis.”