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Get those walking shoes on. It’s time.
According to nationaldaycalendar.com, National Walking Day is always the first Wednesday in April. This year, that’s April 7.
If it’s a way to get people moving, the health experts at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County are all for it, MHSC Marketing Director Deb Sutton said.
Taking a few minutes out of your day to take a walk offers a wide range of health benefits.
Boost mental health
“Walking just 10 minutes a day boosts the chemicals in your brain that help to improve mood and combat depression,” James Cummings, MHSC social worker sai.