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We’re entering the time of year when you can grab a warm sweater, put on some comfortable walking shoes, and get outside to walk among the awe-inspiring fall leaves. Hopefully, most of the heat and humidity from the summer is behind us, and the cold and inclement weather hasn’t yet…

The English historian G.M. Trevelyan once said, “I have two doctors: my left leg and my right.” Perhaps there are no truer words to reflect the value of walking for your health and well-being. Even for those who can no longer muster great distances, a daily walk or two is…

There’s little debate about the positive health benefits that come from walking, whether you take a stroll every evening or you power walk your way to a finish line during a charity walk. Of course, as we’ve previously noted, the more steps you take, the better (though health benefits seem…

The weather has finally turned to Spring (and in many areas it may already feel like Summer). And maybe you’ve decided that it’s time to get back out for a daily walk: to get some exercise, connect with nature, maybe clear your mind and boost your mood. All of these…

You may think this is the wrong time of year to suggest you go out for a walk. And you’re correct in that snowy or slippery surfaces, and freezing temperatures, are neither inviting nor necessarily safe for outdoor activity. So we’ll cut you some slack (and perhaps suggest a treadmill…

As the weather cools down and the air becomes frosty, you may hesitate to head outside for your daily walk, or you may decide that a few quick walks are more tolerable than a long and chilly stroll. But new research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine may encourage…