Article: Health and Lifestyle

9 min readDec 7, 2022

Topic: Walk | Diet and Obesity

The Benefits of Walking Every Day

1. Benefits of walking every day.

· Regular walking has many health benefits. It can help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure, and improve your cholesterol levels. It can also reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

· Walking is a great way to get exercise. Even just 30 minutes a day can help you stay healthy. You can even add walking to your daily routine if you don’t have time to do more.

· If you’re new to walking, start by doing shorter walks. gradually increase the length of your walks as you get more comfortable.

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2. Importance of exercise and walking for overall health.

· One of the most important factors is that it can help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Exercise also has a positive impact on mood and stress levels, which can lead to better overall health. In addition, regular exercise can improve mental clarity and focus, which can be important for overall productivity. Finally, exercise has a positive impact on weight management.

· According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who exercise regularly tend to have lower BMIs (body mass indexes) and are less likely to be obese.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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3. Examples of how walking can be incorporated into a daily routine.

Walking can be incorporated into a daily routine in many ways. Here are a few examples:

· Take a leisurely walk around the block after dinner.

· Walk to work in the morning or evening.

· Take a short walk around the park after work.

· Walk to the grocery store or the post office.

· Take a walk on a weekend morning or afternoon.

· Walk with a friend on a walk in the park.

· Walk on a trail or in a nature preserve.

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The best way to live a healthy life on a tight budget

1. Set realistic goals for yourself and make a plan to achieve them.

No matter what your current situation is, you can change it. If you want to achieve something, you have to set a goal and make a plan to achieve it. The best way to do this is to break down your goal into smaller, more manageable steps. This will help you stay focused and motivated.

2. Evaluate your lifestyle and make changes where necessary.

It’s time for me to evaluate my lifestyle and make the necessary changes. As you may know, I’ve been struggling with my weight for quite some time now. I’ve tried countless diets and workouts, but I always manage to regain the weight. I don’t think I’m the only one that’s facing this problem. I’ve heard many people say that they’re overweight and they don’t know how to lose weight.

I think the reason why so many people are struggling to lose weight is that they’re not properly evaluating their lifestyle. They’re not taking the time to figure out what’s causing them to gain weight.

3. Shop for quality, affordable foods.

· When it comes to finding quality affordable foods, there are many places to look. Some of the best places to shop for affordable foods are local farmer’s markets, grocery stores that sell bulk foods, and discount stores.

· When shopping at a local farmer’s market, be sure to look for produce that is in season. This means that the fruits and vegetables will be the cheapest and freshest. Also, be sure to check out the artisan vendors at the market. These vendors sell products made from local, organic, and/or artisan ingredients.

· When shopping at a grocery store that sells bulk foods, be sure to investigate the store’s food aisle. This is where you will find foods that are typically cheaper than their packaged counterparts. Plus, you can find foods that are not typically found in grocery stores, such as spices and condiments.

· Finally, if you are looking for food that is discounted, be sure to check out discount stores. These stores typically have the best and cheap rated foods.

4. Make exercise a regular habit.

It is no secret that exercise is good for your body and mind. It has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and many other chronic diseases. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

But making exercise a regular habit can be difficult. For some people, going to the gym or taking walk breaks at work seems like a hassle. And for others, working out during the day can be difficult to fit into their schedule.

5. Live a stress-free life.

Stress is a common problem that people face. It can make life difficult and can be a barrier to achieving our goals. Fortunately, there are ways to live a stress-free life.

· Establish boundaries.

It’s important to have clear limits on how much stress you’re willing to tolerate. Set boundaries with your friends, family, and work colleagues. If you feel overwhelmed, take a break.

· Exercise. Exercise releases endorphins, which are chemicals that reduce stress. It also gives you a sense of well-being.

· Meditate. Meditation can help you clear your mind and reduce stress.

· Eat healthy. Eating healthy foods helps to reduce the amount of stress your body experiences. Foods that are high in sugar and processed foods can increase your stress levels.

· Sleep well.

Getting enough sleep can help to reduce stress levels.

· Take time for yourself.

I know people who have responsibilities and had faced hardships are likely more sensitive than others. But they don’t take care of themselves. That person is always sacrificing a lot, just to make happy his family and friends.

Mate, Take care of yourself and take care of your soul. Everything is gonna be all right.

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STATISTICS:

Walking by age and gender

Based on gender and age, the average daily steps taken by:

Healthy older adults (aged 50 and above): 6,000 to 8,500 steps

· Older adults with health problems: 1,200 to 2,200 steps

2. Adults (aged 18 and above): 5,117 Steps

· Adult males: 5,340 steps

· Adult female: 4,192 steps

3. Adolescents (12 to 19 years old): 8,000 to 9,000 steps

· Adolescent boys: 9,500 steps

· Adolescent girls: 7,900 steps

4. Children (6 to 11 years old): 10,000 to 16,000 steps

· Male children: 12,000 to 16,000 steps

· Female children: 10,000 to 13,000 steps

Walking fun facts:

To walk around the world once, you need to keep a pace of 3 mph, walking non-stop for 347 days
In a lifetime, an average person will travel 110,000 miles or about 5 trips around the world walking on the equator
If you walk 7,500 steps per day, by the time you are 80, you would have taken about 216,262,500 steps
The average human learns to walk at the age of 12 months
Taking a 15-minute walk will keep chocolate cravings at bay
1 mile is roughly equal to 2,000 steps
You are considered sedentary if you take less than 5,000 steps per day
To keep a walking pace of 3.5 mph walk to the beat of the song ‘Shut up and dance’
You can increase your walking pace to 5 mph by keeping up with the beat of ‘Shake it off’
Walking the full 18-hole golf course logs 12,000 steps
An athletic shoe will last about 500 miles of walking
By replacing at least 10 km of driving with walking per week, greenhouse emissions can be reduced by 86 kg per year

Source: RUN REPEAT

Research :

The World health statistics report is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual compilation of the most recent available data on health and health-related indicators for its 194 Member States.

The 2022 edition features the latest data for 50+ indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and WHO Triple billion targets. A total of 35 indicators present at least 2020 data (from comparable estimates and primary data) and 16 indicators include data between 2017 and 2019.

Go read the full documentation.

World Health Statistics 2022

World Health Statistics Report 2021 by the World Health Organisation:

Health-related stats of 2021.

The World Health Statistics report is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual compilation of the most recent available data on health and health-related indicators for its 194 Member States. The 2021 edition features the latest data for 50+ health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and WHO “triple billion” targets. The 2021 report additionally focuses on the human toll and impact of COVID-19, highlighting the importance of tracking inequalities and the urgency to accelerate progress to get back on track and recover equitably with the support of robust data and health information systems.

Source: World Health Organisation.

Obesity and corporate greed | DW Documentary:

Doctors predict that by 2030, half of the world’s population will be overweight or obese. An epidemic of obesity is causing a rapid rise in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. It’s becoming the biggest health challenge worldwide. Why has no country managed to stop this epidemic? The food industry and government authorities say it’s due to a lack of individual self-discipline. Is this true? Or is it the result of collective failure — a symptom of a liberal society that abhors obesity, yet produces people who are overweight. Is society itself to blame for this situation? Around the world, politicians, priests, doctors, and average people are standing up to multinational food corporations. They want to take back control of their nutrition and their bodies — and they’re using the law, scientific evidence, and political activism to correct the claim that people who are obese have only themselves to blame. These critics focus on sugary drinks that can be as addictive as some hard drugs; misleading advertising directed at children and low-income people; governments that turn a blind eye to junk-food companies; and lobbying that pushes the limits of legality.

Source: DW Documentary

Conclusion:

Overall Walk And Diet both are beneficial from their perspective. Some people walk and some people diet both are great but, They both may have pros and cons but ultimately both benefits and are the most important factors in a healthy lifestyle for a person or peoples.

According to Global Obesity Observatory: The people of Nauru have an obesity rate of 59.85% making it no #1 most obesity rate country. The USA is in 14th position 36.47%

Source: Global Obesity Observatory

Another research by: WHO World Health Organization on obesity. More than 1 billion people worldwide are obese — 650 million adults, 340 million adolescents, and 39 million children. This number is still increasing. WHO estimates that by 2025, approximately 167 million people — adults and children — will become less healthy because they are overweight or obese.

Source: World Health Organization.