Walking can beat stress and boost mood, according to U.S. researchers. They found it was especially beneficial for people going through a tough time, like the death of a loved one or splitting up with a partner.
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'Our findings suggest something as simple as joining an outdoor walking group may not only improve someone's daily positive emotions but may also contribute a non-pharmacological [non-drug] approach to serious conditions like depression.
'Group walks in local natural environments may make a potentially important contribution to public health and be beneficial in helping people cope with stress and experience improved emotions.'
The findings add to the growing body of research on the benefits of taking a stroll.
Previous studies have found that walking can delay the onset of cancer, help stave off obesity, heart disease and diabetes as well as lowering blood pressure.
Walking for 40 minutes a day seemed to increase the size of people's brains, according to one study, improving their memory and protecting against dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
'Group walks in local natural environments may make a potentially important contribution to public health and be beneficial in helping people cope with stress and experience improved emotions.'
The findings add to the growing body of research on the benefits of taking a stroll.
Previous studies have found that walking can delay the onset of cancer, help stave off obesity, heart disease and diabetes as well as lowering blood pressure.
Walking for 40 minutes a day seemed to increase the size of people's brains, according to one study, improving their memory and protecting against dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2768188/Feeling-Get-fresh-air-Taking-walk-really-does-beat-stress-without-need-antidepressants.html
Feeling down? Get some fresh air: Taking a walk really does beat stress - without the need for antidepressants
Walking is especially beneficial for people going through a tough time
Strolling through natural settings such as woodlands and mountains best
One theory is because these areas allows the brain to completely relax and enter into a state of contemplation
By MADLEN DAVIES FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 11:37 EST, 24 September 2014 | UPDATED: 12:48 EST, 24 September 2014
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