Walking briskly for at least half an hour a day could help women beat the anxiety and stress that often accompany symptoms of the menopause, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention. That and a diet rich in foods such as soya and lentils could be just as effective as hormone replacement therapy, according to researchers who studied nearly 400 women in Philadelphia over eight years.

Another study whose results were released in January 2008 from Duke University Medical Study in North Carolina noticed that a brisk walk after lunch or supper every day for 30 minutes six days a week could also reduce the risk of developing blood sugar imbalances that can lead to heart disease, diabetes and stroke. And in a surprise discovery the researchers found that the regular walkers became healthier after eight months of being study than those who opted for a 15-20 minute jog four times a week. The health benefits were gained even when diets were kept exactly the same.

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