I will tell you about one evening habit that is good for your health: taking a walk. In the evening, most people will spend their time doing housework, watching the news, or watching dramas on the couch. But what if there is a healthy evening habit that you can do without spending any money? Today, I would like to tell you about one healthy habit.

Why is evening walking good?

Evening is a time to relax after a day of work and to wind down for the day. There is a good evening habit that is more effective than a vitamin shot in relieving fatigue and ending the day on a positive note. It’s a 10-minute walk. After dinner, it’s better to walk briskly for about 10 minutes rather than walking quickly.

Effects of walking

I’ll tell you about the effects of walking as an evening habit.

1. Farting

You will experience these effects immediately after a 10-minute walk. First, you will be able to fart more easily. This will not only release the gas from your dinner, but also the gas that has been building up all day. This will allow you to empty your bowels and go home feeling refreshed and comfortable.

2. Eye fatigue relief

The second immediate effect is that your eye fatigue will disappear. These days, because of the use of electronic devices, many people in their 30s and 40s are developing cataracts, and many people are suffering from eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. When you walk, your eye muscles are stretched out and feel refreshed.
When walking, the eye muscles that are used for focusing on close objects, such as cell phones and computers, are allowed to rest, and the muscles that are used for searching for directions and speed by looking at long distances are activated.
 
It has been reported that sitting for long periods of time increases the risk of developing glaucoma, and walking at least three times a week can lower intraocular pressure and improve blood flow to the retina and optic nerve.

3. Sleep effect

The third effect of walking is that you can get a good night’s sleep. While moderate to vigorous exercise that makes you out of breath activates the sympathetic nervous system, which stimulates the body, walking is low-intensity walking and has a relaxing effect on the body, awakening the parasympathetic nervous system.
 
A 10-minute walk after dinner acts as a lever to boost the parasympathetic nervous system. So, especially for those who suffer from insomnia, it is a good habit to have.

4. Blood sugar control

The fourth effect of a 10-minute walk after dinner is blood sugar control. If you have diabetes or a family history of diabetes, it is good to take a 10-minute walk after lunch, as well as dinner. If it’s difficult to find time in the morning, it’s even better to walk for 10 minutes on your way to work.

5. Reduced depression

And when you go out for a walk instead of sitting on the couch after dinner, you will feel much better. On days when you are under a lot of stress, you can go out feeling heavy, but after walking, you can go home feeling lighter.
 
You can find many research results that show that walking can help reduce depression, but if you have been diagnosed with depression or are taking medication for depression, it is more effective to walk for 20 to 30 minutes instead of 10 minutes for mood enhancement.
 
Walking doesn’t necessarily have to be done only in the evening. Walking is good for anyone who spends a lot of time sitting down, but evening walks are especially good for ending the day well and preparing for a new tomorrow.