Walking Wonders: Top 15 Reasons Why Strolling Reigns Supreme for Seniors
By
Abdul Waha
Bone Health
Bone of Pvt. I.W. Legg (CP 1279), National Museum of Health and Medicine
Description: Bone of Private I.W. Legg, Company K, 8th Virginia Cavalry (Confederate forces), who received a gunshot fracture in the upper condyle of the humerus on July 9th, 1864. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @National Museum of Health and Medicine
As we age, our bones start to lose their density, making us prone to conditions like osteoporosis. Walking can help slow down bone loss in your legs, promoting better bone health and reducing the risk of fractures.
