We should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week to prevent chronic illnesses like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. It can also improve depression, anxiety, and stress. But exercise doesn't always seem accessible.
| Headlines for a healthier you | | | Stephanie Cornwell, Editorial Assistant | | | Exercise is important for preventing chronic illnesses like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. It can also improve depression, anxiety, and stress. But exercise doesn't always seem accessible.
Good news: Walking may provide the same benefits as other forms of physical activity, and it doesn't require gym memberships or expensive equipment. | | Know More | | Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. Strength training, such as push-ups and weight lifting, helps prevent injury as you age. | | Feel Better | | It's important to make a workout plan that is realistic and doable for you. If your walks start to feel too easy, here are some tips to keep challenging yourself: | | • | Increase distance over time | | • | Pick up the pace or add speed intervals | | • | Introduce elevation by walking up hills or stairs | | • | Add in weights like small dumbells | | | |  | What Else Should You Know | | | Long COVID symptoms vary from mild to severe, and it's not clear why some people develop them and others do not. A new study shows factors such as increasing age, being female, and poor pre-pandemic general and mental health are associated with a higher risk of developing long COVID. | | | | | Because of the highly-contagious BA.5 COVID variant, experts recommend taking precautions to avoid infection this summer, especially if you're traveling or attending large events. Luckily, they're pretty simple: washing your hands, wearing a mask, social distancing, staying up to date on vaccines and boosters, and asking friends to get tested. | | | |  | In Other News | | - A Happiness Columnist's Three Biggest Happiness Rules. The Atlantic
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