In a recent statistical analysis, Jacob R. Sattelmair (of the Harvard School of Public Health) and colleagues reported (online in the journal Stroke) there appears to be an inverse relationship between walking time and pace with risk of stroke in women.
In general, as walking time increased, stroke risk (in women) decreased. Similarly as pace increased (e.g., from less than 2 miles per hour up to 3 miles per hour), stroke risk in women also decreased.
For research purposes, walking is considered a “moderately” intense activity. Curiously, “vigorous” intense activity showed no similar relationship with stroke risk in women. One reason put forth is that intense activities may be performed less consistently than a more moderate intense activity such as walking.
The moral of the story for self healing? Be consistently active day-to-day. The activity need not be “intense”: Indeed, as with most matters of health and wellness, the path of moderation serves us best.
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Malcolm
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Excellent information! I had not heard this research, and since both my parents have been victims of this horrible, life changing disease, my sisters and I do worry about our own risk in the future.
Thanks for sharing. I will certainly pass this along to not only my sisters, but all the women in my fitness classes.
Thank you for sharing, Victorial!
There is so much we can do preventively . . . and usually it through quite simple action steps.
Best of health to you & to those for whom you care and love,
Malcolm
Malcolm,
Your practical approach is amazing. Often times we are told that we almost need to become adrenaline junkies to see an improvement in our health.
Thanks for instead sharing a “doable”, balanced solution.
I am able to do what you described the other stuff…..hmmmm not so much!
Keep posting you are making a difference!
Jacqui:>)
Perfect timing in reading your blogpost.
Consistant action…I have just started this “consistant” walk up
our road, and your post has given me “one more reason” to be consistant.
Recently when I was looking at my own iris photos (using Iridology as a way of
looking for areas requiring help), my circulation is compromised (especially to the brain area), so moving the feet and walking will help create better circulation.
STrokes are such a difficult journey, thank-you so much,
and I will re-post your blog to my newsletter and blog.
I appreciate your knowledge and expertise,
Annette
Thank you so much, Annette!