Why getting out in the cold for a walk is worth the effort

Too cold outside for a walk? It might be worth bundling up – for the benefit of your physical and mental health.   "Walking outside, being in nature, and getting out of the same place allows you to decompress, understand what's been going on and refocus," Dr. Mark A. Slabaugh, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland, told TODAY. "In my experience, it helps you to be able to almost meditate, to get in touch with your thoughts, to understand what's important and to relax." Follow the link below for a few more reasons to start a walking habit. Read more Get the TODAY Mobile App Follow TODAY Privacy Unsubscribe