Longer walks linked to lower risk of chronic low back pain
Investigators at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology report walking more than 100 minutes per day was associated with a 23% lower risk of chronic low back pain.
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How 7,000 steps a day could help reduce your risk of cancer
Physical inactivity costs the UK an estimated £7.4 billion each year—but more importantly, it costs lives. In today's increasingly sedentary world, sitting too much is raising the risk of many serious diseases, including ...
May 14, 2025
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Walking, moving more may lower risk of cardiovascular death for women with cancer history
Among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer, taking more daily steps and engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were both associated with a significantly reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease, ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Walking away from depression: How daily steps improve mental health
Can you literally step away from depression? A new global review of data found that "increasing the number of daily steps, even at modest levels, was associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms."
Dec 16, 2024
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Dense neighborhoods inspire more walking, study reveals
Adding strong evidence in support of "walkable" neighborhoods, a large national study found that the built environment can indeed increase how much people walk.
Dec 12, 2024
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Six in 10 US adults say they walk for leisure, exercise
Almost 60% of adult Americans said they took a walk over the past week for leisure, and maybe even some healthy exercise, a new federal tally finds.
Jul 31, 2024
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Take steps towards a longer, healthier life on National Walking Day
Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health and manage stress. Unfortunately, 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Increasing steps by 3,000 per day can lower blood pressure in older adults
An estimated 80% of older adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Maintaining healthy blood pressure can protect against serious conditions like heart failure, heart attacks, and strokes.
Sep 26, 2023
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Walking is a step toward heart health
Walking is an inexpensive form of exercise that many people of various abilities and ages can do. What about those 10,000 steps a day that many fitness apps recommend?
Sep 14, 2023
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Street layout and available destinations influences urban walking behavior
The built environment can facilitate walking by making it the automatic or preferred choice for citizens. However, most people do not reap these health benefits. While available evidence suggests that higher street connectivity ...
Sep 1, 2023
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