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Often, after illness or injury, we lose physical condition, which can lead to muscle weakness, issues with balance and loss of confidence. Walking—particularly walking with company—can be a great way ...

Many people set daily step goals, often aiming for 10,000 steps. Yet, this number is not based on science but on a Japanese pedometer advertisement from the 1960s. Despite this, experts agree that ...

Walking for at least 10 or 15 minutes at a time might do more for your health and longevity than spreading your steps out into shorter walks throughout the day, a large-scale study suggests. The study ...

Walking is a simple, low-impact way to build cardiovascular fitness and ease into an active lifestyle. Regular walking helps stabilize blood sugar, strengthens the heart, reduces dementia risk, ...