Alejandro Vargas / El Diario de Juárez
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 | 05:00
Juarez City.- The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) informed the Chihuahuan population that walking is a natural activity that generates multiple benefits for the body. The Public Health supervisor, Alicia Ortega Martínez, reported that doing this activity for at least 30 minutes a day at a good pace helps to exercise muscles and burn calories, while helping to preserve general well-being.
The nurse asserted that it strengthens the heart, as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, lowers bad cholesterol levels, and increases good cholesterol levels. It also keeps weight under control while increasing muscle mass and tone. It also prevents osteoporosis because it stimulates and strengthens the bones, thus increasing bone density.
It even reduces the risk of other diseases, since it reduces the risk of diabetes, asthma and some types of cancer, such as colon, breast and uterus. Helps prevent dementia, as physical activity has a protective effect on brain function when done regularly, and increases energy levels by increasing circulation and oxygen supply.
Ortega Martínez highlighted that it increases the levels of well-being. He indicated that regular, moderate-intensity exercise is as effective as antidepressants, as it releases endorphins into the bloodstream, reducing stress and anxiety while toning legs, buttocks and abs. He emphasized that a good walk strengthens the legs, defines the calves, quads and lifts the glutes.
He stated that in order to obtain more information about an adequate diet, the right holder can visit the Prevenimss modules, located in the Family Medicine Units (UMF), where there is specialized personnel who can provide adequate personalized guidance, within a whole promotion program. , detection and counseling to achieve a better condition of the state of being.
