hike & walk! it's good for you

We did a great 4 hour hike up in Mount Laguna (Google Map). It was mystical, pretty wet and amazingly beautiful at the same time. And the health benefits of a nice long walk couldn't be better.
According to Mayo Clinic, regular walking can help you:

• Maintain a healthy weight
• Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
• Strengthen your bones and muscles
• Improve your mood
• Improve your balance and coordination

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And according to Harvard Health:

• It counteracts the effects of weight-promoting genes
• It helps tame a sweet tooth
• It reduces the risk of developing breast cancer
• It eases joint pain
• It boosts immune function

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