Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. In 1781, Franklin wrote a satirical letter to the Royal Academy of Brussels on the subject of flatulence, and what, perhaps, science could do about it. But a far simpler and healthier solution eluded even this legendary thinker: The Fart Walk. Not only does this practice allow you to release gas in less confined space, but it has also proven health benefits like improved digestion and even weight loss. Another study by the American Psychological Association found that daily walks lowered the risk of depression among adults by 25 percent.