7 essential reasons to walk as much as you can on a daily basis

A half-hour walk can make a big difference and help you become healthier. According to a Korean study, people with hypertension who walked for 40 minutes on a daily basis saw a drop of 5 points in their blood pressure.

Getting the amount of physical activity you need can actually reduce your risk of having breast cancer by approximately 15%. Walking for more than 6 hours a day can be beneficial for your health even if it's your only exercise.

When you sit too much, your blood sugar level increases. Taking short walks between hours of sitting can be helpful in preventing some types of diabetes caused by high blood sugar level.

In our organism, Vitamin D functions like a hormone and has powerful effects on different body systems. Vitamin D deficiency can result in premature aging, obesity, tiredness and bone and back pain. As sunlight spurs our body to make vitamin D, walking during daylight hours is one of the best ways to have your daily Vitamin D. 15-30 minutes a day is enough. Don't forget to use sunscreen!

Walking on a daily basis relieves anxiety, improves sleep and decreases stress. It works even better if you take short walks with your friends or family, as time seems to pass more quickly in the company of your loved ones.

According to the scientists, brisk walk is even healthier than jogging. During an experiment designed by American researchers, obese patients didn't use public transportation or cars for two months and walked to their destinations around the city. When their weight was checked, more than 50% of the participants lost an average of 5 pounds.

Taking a quick walk after eating clears glucose from the bloodstream and helps food to move through your organism faster.