The Power of a 15 Minute Walk

What can older adults do to help keep their blood sugar in check after meals? Take a 15 minute walk. In a new study, researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services found that walking at an easy-to-moderate pace for just 15...

An Ideal Stress-Buster: Walking

Walking! It’s good for your heart and brain, and can be done just about anywhere. It’s also a great way to shake off stress from the day. If your walk takes you through green spaces, it’s possible that your brain can shift into a calmer state. A UK...

A New Name for Exercise – Moving

Gretchen Reynolds writes a physical education column for the New York Times, and her blog appears in the “Well” section of the nytimes.com. Last year she published a book called “The First 20 Minutes,” and wrote that there is a clear...

10,000 Steps to Better Health

We are constantly hearing of the benefits of walking. It is such an easy way to get exercise, and has such a positive effect on the body and the brain. Walking helps to decrease the risk of heart disease and Type II diabetes. It helps relieve anxiety and lowers your...

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