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Helpful Words and Phrases

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  1. highlight
    • ex. The coach highlights the need to practice every day to get better at the game.
  2. longevity
    • ex. Eating healthy food can help improve your longevity, allowing you to live a long life.
  3. chronic
    • ex. Mark has a chronic cough, so he needs to see the doctor often.
  4. well-being
    • ex. The school’s new program supports students’ well-being, helping them feel happy, healthy, and safe.
  5. de-stress
    • ex. After a long day at work, I like to de-stress by taking a warm bath and listening to music.

Article

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Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise around the world. It is free, easy to do, and good for your health. Dr. Amanda Paluch from the University of Massachusetts highlights its benefits for mental health, sleep, and longevity. Walking also helps reduce the risk of chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes.

Dr. Paluch says that walking is good for everyone. Even a short walk is better than no walk at all. The more you walk each day, the better for your health. For older adults, 6,000 to 8,000 steps a day is enough. Younger adults can walk 8,000 to 10,000 steps. Walking quickly can help your heart. Even 20 seconds of fast walking is helpful.

To improve your well-being, try to de-stress by walking without your phone or other devices. This helps you relax and enjoy the walk more. Walking with a friend is also a good idea. It helps you feel less lonely and makes the walk more fun. Talking while walking doesn’t burn more calories, but it can make you feel happier and give you more energy.

This material was based on an article by The Associated Press.

Discussion

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Walking as Exercise

  • Do you enjoy walking for exercise? Why or why not? Discuss.
  • What do you like to do while walking (ex. listen to music, enjoy nature)? Why? Discuss.
  • According to the article, walking with a friend is a good idea. Why do you think so? Discuss.

Health and Longevity

  • Dr. Paluch says that walking helps with mental health, sleep, and longevity. Do you believe walking can help people live longer? Why or why not? Discuss.
  • Do you want to live to be 100 years old or older? Why or why not? Discuss.
  • What things can make life shorter? Discuss.