Walking regularly helps lower blood pressure by improving heart and vascular health. You don’t need 10,000 steps—benefits start as low as 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day. Consistent walks are more ...

Walking after eating helps to lower blood sugar levels. Walking is most effective for blood sugar control when done within the first 29 minutes of eating. Researchers have found that the positive ...

For millions of Americans living with diabetes, experiencing high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in the morning—known as fasting high blood sugar—is a common frustration. This pattern can be triggered by ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Walking is a proven, accessible way to help lower blood ...