Walking Tops Candy for Energy
Next time you think of reaching for a candy bar, go for a walk instead.
Researchers at Cal State Long Beach find that a brisk, 12-minute walk provided more energy and less tension than eating a candy bar.
In a study of 18 volunteers--15 women and three men--both the walk and the candy bar increased energy. But one hour after eating the candy bar, study participants also reported feeling more tense. Two hours after eating the sweet snack, they felt increasingly tired and had reduced energy.
By comparison, those who took a walk still felt energetic and said they felt reduced tension two hours after walking.
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