Reduce joint pain
Many people think that people with bone and joint diseases should not walk. However, a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine said that people with joint pain who persistently walk for 10 minutes a day will prevent disability in the next 4 years.
Improve digestion
Another benefit of walking is improving the digestive system, specifically stimulating movements in the intestines. Thanks to that, food is digested better, increasing the absorption of nutrients in the body. In addition, walking or light exercise also prevents constipation, especially for office workers or those who sit a lot.
Overcome insomnia
Physical activities in general and walking in particular help regulate sleep. In particular, if you walk in the evening, after 7pm, it will help overcome the problem of difficulty sleeping, lack of sleep, insomnia. However, note that you should not walk close to bedtime to avoid increasing body temperature, leading to difficulty sleeping.
Reduce stress and anxiety
Epidemiological studies show that people who exercise regularly are less stressed and anxious than those who are sedentary or lazy.
If you walk more in the evening, your body will adjust its response to stress, thereby reducing negative emotions, helping your mind to be more relaxed and happy.
Enhance intelligence and awareness
Research in the Journal of Experimental Psychology shows that walking helps increase brain activity, stimulates creativity and helps you make wise decisions. That's why when you feel stuck or have difficulty solving a problem, stop thinking and stand up and walk.
In addition, walking also helps enhance cognitive ability in children during development and adulthood as well as in the elderly with degeneration of nerve cells.
Prevent chronic diseases
Walking regularly will help you prevent many chronic diseases such as:
Back pain and spinal pain due to sitting too much often occur in office workers.
Osteoporosis by walking directly affects the bones of the legs, hips and lower spine, helping to slow down the process of osteoporosis due to aging.
Cardiovascular disease because walking helps regulate and control blood flow to the heart, strengthen the heart muscle,...
Depression because as mentioned above, physical activities help reduce stress and anxiety, which is very good for mental health.
Constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease , etc., due to the process of walking, intestinal motility is stimulated to help food digest better.
Overweight and obesity , thereby preventing the risk of weight-related diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, stroke, cancer, etc.
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025), National Day September 2 (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025) and People's Public Security Traditional Day (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025), Nhan Dan Newspaper coordinated with the Ministry of Public Security to launch the national walking program "Moving Forward with Vietnam".
From July 25 to August 16, 2025, people across the country can register online and walk every day, contributing to the journey of "1 billion steps towards a new era" - a practical activity that shows patriotism, reduces carbon emissions and moves towards the country's Net Zero goal.
In particular, from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. on August 16, 2025, in 34 provinces and cities with 3,321 communes, wards, and administrative zones, people will simultaneously wear red shirts with yellow stars, sing the national anthem, and march together for a united, strong, and sustainable Vietnam.
This is the first time a walking event has been held on a national scale on the same day, at the same time.
Source: https://nhandan.vn/phong-tranh-cac-benh-man-tinh-nho-di-bo-moi-ngay-post899359.html
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