Walk Your Way to Better Health

Improve your mood with food, how to take a mental health day, and customize your supplements

View in browser You don't need to be an ultrarunner in order to have a healthy dose of cardio daily (although, that would do the trick).   A simple 30-minute walk is all it takes to reap the many benefits of movement—like living longer. A 2018 study conducted at the University of Sydney found that walking at a mild, average pace reduced all-cause mortality by 20 percent. That same study found that walking a brisk or fast pace reduced all-cause mortality by 24 percent. And those benefits only increased the older the participant in the study was.   "Especially in situations when walking more isn't possible due to time pressures or a less walking-friendly environment, walking faster may be a good option to get the heart rate up—one that most people can easily incorporate into their lives," said professor Emmanuel Stamatakis, lead author of the study. Cardio, of course, is great for your heart and your cardiovascular health, but there are a few more benefits in going on a short walk every day. Read More >>> Apps to fuel your adventure! Gaia GPS Trails, Skiing, Camping, Offroad Maps Trailforks Trail Map for Mountain Biking, Hike, Run Outside Watch Stream outdoor lifestyle movies, series Learn More → 9 Mood-Boosting Foods to Add to Your Diet Outside+ What you eat directly impacts your mood, outlook and life enjoyment. Here are some mood-boosting foods you can eat and drink to be merry. What You Need to Know About Taking a Mental Health Day Here, we break down everything you need to know about mental health days—from when to take them to how to ask for one to how to spend your much-deserved time off.  Mistakes To Avoid When Trying to Lower Your Blood Pressure Outside+ Struggling to get high blood pressure under control? You might be making some big mistakes that can negatively impact your blood pressure and potentially hinder your healthy progress. Customize Your Supplements One-size-fits-all supplements can't possibly address individual dietary needs. Custom vitamins are the newest innovation to help bridge nutritional gaps.   More to Explore ... FITNESS How to Make Your Fitness Routine Excuse-Proof Finding it hard to make workouts a priority? Experts weigh in on what you can do to stay on track and create healthy habits for life. YOGA 7 Yoga Poses to Care for Your Overburdened Spine Our spines do so much. Here's how to keep yours healthy. NUTRITION How to Conquer Stress Eating Forty-three percent of Americans say stress causes them to either overeat or choose unhealthy foods. Break the coping mechanism that sends you straight to the fridge. The perfect adventure pair: Garmin fēnix 6 and Outside+ NOW FOR JUST $349 GET THE BUNDLE NOW You are receiving this Better Nutrition Newsletter email because you are subscribed to Better Nutrition, which is a part of the Outside Network. Better Nutrition | Outside+ Outside | 1600 Pearl Street | Boulder | Colorado | 80302 | USA Unsubscribe or Update Your Email Preferences Privacy Policy