4. Fights Cancer
Cancer is one of the most miserable killers. The worst part about the disease is that it kills its victims off slowly, leaving them to suffer for months or even years before finally being at peace when they pass on. Sure, there have been cancer survivors, but the number of casualties resulting from cancer is far higher than the number of those who have beat it.
Sedentary lifestyles can be a major risk factor for developing cancer. Scientists already confirmed that walking more often and in greater distances is a great way to lose weight, and losing weight is an effective way to lower the odds of developing cancer.
Walking has also been useful for people who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer as it alleviates some of the side effects caused by chemotherapy. Another study showed that walking is especially effective at lowering the odds of developing breast cancer.