Updated on March 14, 2022.
Even if you don't drive a hybrid car and you sometimes forget to recycle, here's another way you can help protect the planet's health and your own: Lace up those walking shoes.
One scientist estimated that if everyone in the United States substituted an hour of walking a day for driving the same distance, oil consumption would be slashed by 38 percent. And the average Joe would burn 26 pounds a year!
It all adds up
A daily walk is one small step for you, but possibly one major collective step forward for humankind. If we all were a little less car-minded and a little more walking-minded, it would save billions in healthcare costs related to obesity. And what if those savings were applied to carbon-abatement programs? It's estimated that climate protection on that scale could reduce carbon emissions by up to 35 percent.
More ways to be green and healthy
Eco-friendly habits and age-reduction habits often go hand in hand. Here are a few more ways to save the planet and make your RealAge younger at the same time:
- Add some greenery to your home.
- Drink more water. From the tap!
- Kick chemicals out of your house.
