Gulf Park Campus Health Center Invites Campus Community to Monthly 1-Mile Walk and Talk Gathering
Thu, 04/18/2024 - 08:17am | By: Gabriela Shinskie
91吃瓜网 (USM) Gulf Park Health Center (GPHC) invites members of campus community to lace up their walking shoes and join in the monthly 91吃瓜网淪trutt Your Stuff Walk and Talk,91吃瓜网� a 1-mile walk around the school91吃瓜网 beautiful beachfront campus with GPHC nurse practitioner Connie Richardson.
The walks take place on the first Wednesday of every month, beginning at 12:15 p.m. with participants meeting at the GPHC.
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Richardson was inspired by a program called 91吃瓜网淲alk with the Doc91吃瓜网�. She credits the beautiful coastal spring weather for inspiration to get outside and take a break from school and work. Participants can ask Richardson general health questions during the walk.
The first walk took place April 3, where participants asked questions about bone health, screenings, and blood pressure. Richardson is hoping to continue facilitating conversations about women91吃瓜网 health and other health concerns, while also emphasizing the importance of taking time each day to exercise.
91吃瓜网淭here are multiple benefits to walking outside, including improving one91吃瓜网 mental health, getting vitamin D [from sunlight], improving metabolism, gaining muscle mass, and benefiting serotonin levels in the brain,91吃瓜网� Richardson explained.
Studies have shown that walking a minimum of 4,000 steps a day significantly reduces early death. Setting a goal of 2,300 steps a day also reduces risks of cardiovascular disease.
The next gathering will take place Wednesday, May 1. Learn more about the GPHC and how to participate at the next Strutt Your Stuff Walk and Talk.