5. More happiness and productivity at work: Both employers and employees should walk more often. Walking improves productivity. Not only does walking increases concentration, it makes people happier and additionally stimulates them to work. Use a pedometer and see whether you can walk 10,000 or more steps a day.

6. Bolstered memory: According to the Annals of Internal Medicine, the risk of dementia can be lowered by 40% – all it takes is daily walking. This became clear after studying more than 1,700 adults.