Reduce the risk of stroke by Walking Longer, Not Faster

Benefits of moderate exercise such as walking have long recognized, one of which lower the risk of stroke. But a new study finds that the benefits felt if someone spends more time on foot, not just a brisk walk away.

According to researchers only by walking at least one to two hours a day, the risk of stroke in people aged 60 years will be reduced. But the right walking exercise is not a strenuous or high speed, but the ordinary.

This fact has been proven by researchers observed 3,435 men aged 60-80 years who were asked about the distance they traveled to on foot every week and the speed they normally wear.

As quoted by the Daily Mail, Saturday (11/16/2013), it turns out that regular participants walking for 8-14 hours per week of one-third less likely to suffer a stroke than participants who walk less than three hours a week. Even for men who walked more than 22 hours per week, the risk reaches two thirds lower.

" So if you continue to observe the 1,000 men who regularly walk 8-14 hours per week for 10 years , on average they only had 55 strokes , but the group only walk three hours per week strokes can be up to 80 times , " said researcher Dr.  Barbara Jefferis from University College London .

" That means the total time spent for walking can provide more consistent protection against stroke than speed , and overall it seems the longer the time spent walking , the greater the benefit , " she added .

Dr. Shannon Amoils of the British Heart Foundation also agreed with the findings of this study and replied , " Whatever your age, it is important to stay active throughout the day . , And this study shows that walking each day can help reduce your risk of stroke . Least exercise routine, even as the A walk in the park can be an effective way for a person to stay healthy. "