Is walking just as good for your health as running?

Some of the major benefits of walking are:
a. Keeps the heart healthy.
b. It improves fitness in a body.
c. Boosts Immune function.
d. Maintain the healthy weight.
e.It reduces lower back pain.
f. Prevent Diabetes.
g. Increases Good Cholesterol.
h.It limits colon cancer.
i. Improve Muscle strength.

Both have equal benefits
unfortunately running induces knee and ankle damage from shock loadings as the foot hits the hard surface so unless you have expensive specific shoes , you will suffer joint damage in later life

Some of the health benefits of walking are:
1. Provide mental health benefits.
2. Prevent Diabetes.
3. Maintain a healthy weight.
4. Increases Good Cholesterol.
5. Boosts Immune function.
6. Improve Muscle strength.

Walking and running are two very different activities. Walking is a more accessible activity, even to those who may not be that fit. But the cardio benefits of walking will really be felt once you walk fast enough to get your heart rate up. Walkers tend to have less injuries than runners.