Talking a walk outside in nature has been shown to reduce stress. There have been a number of studies which found that the more time you spend outdoors, the more stress you relieve. It can also help improve your memory and attention, which can really come in handy when you have a highly stressful job that is constantly demanding — sometimes, the simple answer is to spend more time outside walking so that you can reap the benefits of exercise and nature.

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According to a 2008 study from the University of Georgia, if you're a normally a sedentary person (as in, you get less than 30 minutes of exercise a week) and you feel tired all the time, you can actually increase your energy levels by 20 percent and decrease your fatigue by 65 percent by engaging in regular, low intensity exercise like walking.

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There's a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, dementia and Alzheimer's, several types of cancer, and some complications in pregnancy the more active you are, according to Heart.org. You're also more likely to sleep better, have better balance and bone health and experience fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety. Sounds like a win to us!

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According to Forbes, a study done in 2013 says walking can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease by 9.3 percent and the risk of elevated blood pressure by 7.2 percent. It can also reduce cholesterol levels.

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It may sound random, but there's science to back it up: A BMJ journal study tracked 1000 adults during flu season, and those who walked at a moderate pace for 30 to 45 minutes a day were 43 percent less likely to take off sick and also had fewer upper respiratory tract infections overall. Plus, even if they did get sick, they had less symptoms compared to those in the study who were sedentary.

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