Top 7 Benefits of Hiking Everyday for Health and Well-Being

This video discusses the many health benefits of hiking and the benefits of walking.
Chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol can be improved with hiking and walking.
Other benefits include strengthening your core muscles, improving flexibility and stability, and a weight-loss method.

Research shows that hiking positively impacts combating the symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety. A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science found that people who walked for 90 minutes in a natural area, as opposed to participants who walked in a high-traffic urban setting, showed decreased activity in a region of the brain associated with a key factor in depression.

Links to the scientific research supporting the benefits of hiking
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...
https://www.pnas.org/content/early/20...

Doctor Yogendra
- Board-certified Physician Anesthesiologist and Medical Researcher

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