Who knew “Going Green” could be so beneficial to your health. Walking instead of driving not only reduces pollution, but it also has numerous health benefits.

10 reasons to walk instead of drive:

1. Weight management
2. Improves sleep
3. Reduces stress levels
4. Elevates overall mood and sense of well-being
5. Reduces risk of breast cancer
6. Controls blood pressure
7. Prevents depression
8. Lengthens lifespan
9. Decrease risk of heart attack
10. Strengthens muscles, bones and joints

The list goes on… These are only a few reasons why walking is beneficial to your health, but it is an easy step to a "green" lifestyle. Walk to class on a spring afternoon or meet your friends to go on a brisk walk. It doesn't have to be physically demanding or inconvenient. What a great way to be environmentally friendly as well as physically fit!


http://www.worldwatch.org/node/3915
http://www.aarp.org/health/fitness/walking/a2004-06-17-walking-numerousbenefits.html

Neeley Odom