Walking to Protect Your Heart
Should you aim for fast or far? Science says both. Speed or distance? Researchers say that both are effective…
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Even Short Spurts of Walking Offer Benefits
You needn’t aim for 10,000 steps a day—just get your feet moving By Caitlin Finlay Whether you go for a long walk each day or get your steps in short spurts, taking more steps each day could help you…
Move Now So You’ll Able to Move Later
Even light-intensity activity such a casual walk helps to prevent the loss of mobility By Caitlin Finlay Moderate- to…
Don’t Stop Being Active Over the Holidays
Thinking of doing nothing over the holidays? Just two weeks of inactivity is too much for older people’s health With…
10,000 Steps a Day Is No Magic Bullet
Yes, you need to keep moving, but not as far as you think Photo: iStock/rclassenlayouts. Everybody knows that you need…
Swollen Legs? Tell Your Doctor
Swelling in the legs and feet can be a sign of something serious By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/Marina113. Swelling in…
The Fitness App That Fell Flat
By Lola Augustine Brown A new calorie-counting feature of Google Maps appeared suddenly on some users’ iPhones last week—and within…
Let Rover Walk You Healthy
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