What the heck is a fart walk? Why this practice is being hailed as the secret to healthy aging
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The surprising but simple exercise hailed as the secret to healthy ageing
- "Fart walks," or walking after meals, can improve long-term health by promoting intestinal motility and reducing gas and constipation.
- Walking after eating helps regulate blood sugar levels, potentially lowering the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
- Exercise after meals is also more beneficial for blood sugar control than exercise at other times.
- Walking is a readily accessible form of exercise that can lower the risk of various cancers.
- Physicians recommend walking within an hour of eating to maximise the health benefits.