Walk to cut your stroke risk :)

India
April 13, 2010 8:32am CST
It was found that those who were most active in their leisure time were almost 20 percent less likely to have any type of stroke than those who were least active. More specifically, those who usually walked at a brisk pace were 37 percent less likely to have any type of stroke and had a 68 percent lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Further, those who walked two or more hours a week had a 30 percent lower risk of any type of stroke and a 57 percent lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Moreover, women who usually walked at a brisk pace were about 25 percent less likely to suffer an ischemic stroke, and those who walked more than two hours a week were less likely to have an ischemic stroke. Regular walk is a very good exercise which does not require you to go to Gym. I try to walk for 30 minutes everyday and avoid using lifts in the office and Society. How about you? Do you walk regularly and do not use lift?
2 responses
• Philippines
14 Apr 10
How long should one walk and probably what time is best to do it?
• India
14 Apr 10
30 minutes walk should be enough everyday and Time you can decide. Preferably it should be morning or evening else as per your time slot Available.
• United States
13 Apr 10
I find walking boring. I rather be doing something. I have to walk a lot at work, so I guess I am at less of a stroke. But walking to be healthy? Why not try throwing horse shoes? Hula hoop. Volleyball, basketball. the list goes on. There are much funner ways to be healthy.
• India
14 Apr 10
As you said there are many ways to be healthy but walking is something you can do at work as well. It good that you walk at work. Thanks for the response.