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Health Walks in East Dunbartonshire
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Physically active people have up to 50 per cent reduced risk of major chronic disease such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers.
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Exercise is as good as medication as a treatment for some mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
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What is health? “A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity” (World Health Organisation) Physical Mental Social
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Health Benefits of Walking At any pace: mental health benefits Improves sleep helps prevent diabetes increases ‘good’ cholesterol helps manage weight prevents development of osteoarthritis & osteoporosis reduces risk factors for falls in the elderly Reduces risk of bowel and breast cancer benefits immune system
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Walking at a brisk pace Improves functioning of the heart and lungs Reduces blood pressure
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How much Physical Activity Should We Do? Frequency Most days of the week (at least 5) Intensity ‘brisk’ walking Walk at a pace so that you: Breathe a little faster Feel a little warmer Feel your heart beating a little faster You should feel comfortable and be able to talk Time Build up to 30 minutes a day
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Percentage of people in Scotland reaching Physical Activity recommendations* * 30mins on at least five days of the week (data from Scottish Health Survey 2003)
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Main Risk factors - Coronary Heart Disease Inactivity (the most common) Smoking High Cholesterol High Blood Pressure
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Mondays – Milton of Campsie
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Tuesdays – Bishopbriggs
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Tuesdays – Harestanes
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Wednesdays – Lennoxtown
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Wednesdays – Milngavie
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Thursdays – Twechar
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Fridays – Kirkintilloch
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Into the Café!
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Cup of Tea
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