A recent poll conducted for America on the Move shows that Americans walk an average of 5,310 steps in a day. However, numerous scientific and medical studies show it takes 10,000 steps a day - roughly 5 and a half miles - to achieve optimal physical fitness. I had a wonderful opportunity to walk in Shanghai from August 7 through August 24, 2008. Walking is relaxing with fun in hot days with good sweating.
Extra walking lowers blood pressure and helps the body process glucose, and therefore can also dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
The above serves as sequel to the economics of health for human capital in the USA and in China apropos of Sino-American Economics.
Francis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao on September 14, 2008 at 9 p.m.
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