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7 ways walking can make you healthier!

This 10-minute activity will make you healthier and happier!

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Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated: October 23, 2015, 2:59 PM

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Walk Around Office

You are well aware of the harms your desk job poses for your health. But what can you do about it?A walk for 10 minutes in the office can do wonders for your overall health! Here's how.

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Diabetes

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggested that a two-minute stroll around the office every hour can lower your risk of diabetes. And this could be more effective than going for a 30-minute brisk-walk. Also Read - How robotic thoracic surgery is transforming lung tumour removal

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Spine

Getting off your chair every few hours eases the pressure on your neck and back. Dr. Yogesh Chopra, (P.T.) Senior Spine Specialist, Qi Spine Clinic explains that every person should get up and walk (either to the canteen or washroom) every hour, to prevent back pain and spinal problems.

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Productivity

A survey conducted by Max Bupa has revealed that walking for 10 minutes not only eases pressure on legs but also induces positive social and behavioural change. It was also found to enhance productivity and encourage positive attitude.

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Vascular Dysfunction

If you sit for long hours and suffer from impaired vascular function, you should go for a 10 minute walk around your office, says a research published in Experimental Physiology journal. This improves blood flow to the artery of the lower leg and thus, improves your condition.

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Creativity

If your job profile involves creative work, then don’t you should definitely take a 10-minute stroll in your office. According to a study published in the journal Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory and Cognition, taking a simple walk causes free-flowing thoughts and thus, improves your heart and mental health as well. Also Read - Jharkhand reports 16,700+ malaria cases in 6 months: Causes, symptoms and prevention