A brisk walk may be just as good as a run for keeping the the heart healthy.
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An Easy Way to Get Enough Exercise: Take a Walk
Good news: 6 in 10 Americans are now walking every week, and they’re three times more likely to get the recommended amount of exercise than people who don’t take strolls
Pumping Iron Can Cut Your Diabetes Risk
What Does Your Walking Speed Say About Your Alzheimer’s Risk?
Slight changes in the way a person walks, like slowing down or developing a variable stride, could be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Watch: Robotic Legs Walk Like a Human
Researchers at University of Arizona have created a set of robotic legs that mimic a real human gait.
A Daily Walk Can Reduce the Power of Weight-Gaining Genes
Why walking works: it not only burns calories, but it also counteracts the effects of your fattening genes.
City Kids Walk and Bike to School More Often
Kids who live in the city are more likely to walk or bike to school, compared with children in rural areas, a new study finds. That active commute helps youngsters boost their daily physical activity and may help improve their health.
Walking and Talking: Why Oldsters Shouldn’t Try It
We know it’s a really bad idea to talk or text while you’re driving, but what about walking and talking?
Want to Improve Your Memory? Try Taking a Walk
If you’re noticing a growing number of senior moments — where did I put those keys? — you might consider taking a walk.
Want to Live Longer? Start Walking — Quickly
There is certainly no shortage of sophisticated machinery that can measure how healthy you are, from scanners to genetic and molecular tests that can expose the inner workings of your cells, but doctors may soon be relying on …
Study: Walking Is a Brain Exercise Too
I am often teased for my stubborn habit of traveling by foot. I often walk the 3 mi. home from work rather than take the subway. When I visit less pedestrian-friendly cities, kindhearted motorists regularly pull over and offer me …
Do “toning” sneakers actually build firmer muscles?
In the quest for a fitness regime that can just fold into your regular routine, “toning” sneakers may seem like an excellent fit — just don a pair of the curved-sole shoes and while “you go about your busy day” you can “burn more calories, tone muscles and more.” In fact, some of the manufacturers of such fitness footwear even point to
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