Darpan News Desk City of Surrey, 18 Jun, 2021 11:19 AM
Before you go:
Get some good, supportive walking shoes to lessen the chance of injury along trails. Waterproof options are great for our climate.
Bring water to stay hydrated if planning on a lengthy walk. Park water fountains remain closed during Covid-19, so best to bring your own. Don’t forget Fido if walking the dog!
Find a walking group to join. Meeting new people with a common interest makes walking more enjoyable. Learn more about walking resources in Surrey.
While walking:
Connecting with others while walking is beneficial to mental health. Even phoning a friend while walking is valuable if you can’t connect in person.
Walking can be a form of meditation. Noticing the sights and sounds of nature is highly beneficial, not to mention the increased oxygen coming from the trees and plants.
Walking after dinner can aid digestion, control blood sugar and boost metabolism.
Step it Up a Notch:
Walk with light weights to burn more calories.
Create a playlist of quicker tempo music. You’ll get your heart rate up as you walk along.
Set a goal, whether it’s to increase your daily or weekly steps, number of kilometers covered or number of parks you visit. Reaching your goal is fun and keeps it interesting.
Train for a charity walk. It provides a goal and purpose to keep you motivated.
Consider a walking holiday when travel resumes. Walking holidays and treks are popular in the U.K. and many parts of Europe.
Walking with Families:
Make a game of it for kids! How many interesting plants, bugs, flowers, etc. can each child find along the way. Take photos too.
Connect with other families…new Moms. Great way to catch up while being active.
Walking for Seniors:
Consider walking poles for added stability along hills and trails. The top of the handle should be at waist/hip level and your elbow at 90 degrees.
Always have a phone with you for added safety.
Try an outdoor walking track. The rubberized surface provides cushioning and traction with every step.
The research project is collecting data from children's hospitals on visits that may be related to COVID-19 infection or vaccination. Investigators say they are looking for symptoms that may be caused by the disease, including a rare condition called multisystem inflammatory syndrome, which can cause swelling and heart problems.
UV light is well-known to kill anything that has DNA or RNA, including human cells, viruses, fungi and bacteria. It has been used in hospitals and commercial ventilation systems for years but products for consumer use are more recent.
Your frame of reference is unique to you. You are the best judge for what you need in your life, and sometimes we get to do things that are a little out of our comfort zone to make small shifts that lead to small wins.
Jagjeevan Singh of Brampton, Ont., who is one of Bajaj's patients, developed Type 2 diabetes two years ago at age 32. Singh said he believes the stress of his job at a large warehouse contributed to the chronic disease. But he improved his condition by switching jobs, changing his diet, losing the weight he'd gained from not eating properly while doing shift work, and started practising yoga and meditation.
Plogging a trend that combines jogging or walking and picking up litter. It is an excellent way for residents to get outside and increase their physical activity, while also giving back to the community.
How to stay hopeful, strong and happy during difficult times
The ultimate purpose of our lives is to be HAPPY! However, given the unpredictable times that we live in, especially the current state of the world, coupled with the stress of our day-to-day living — for many — the very term ‘happy’ seems like a far-fetched notion.
