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Health Tip: Pedestrian Safety
Here's how to avoid injury

Community Trail-Walkers Twice as Likely to Get Needed Exercise
Even nonusers said they'd pay higher taxes to support local fitness, study says

Think ’Light’ Going Back to School
Spine society urges parents, kids to avoid backpack-related injuries

TV Watching Lowers Physical Activity: Study
Each hour of viewing was associated with 144 fewer steps taken a day, researchers find

Health Tip: If You Need a Walker
Here's how to use one safely

Walk a Dog, Lose Weight
Study found those who walked one for a year lost average of 14 pounds

Health Tip: Work Out While Walking
How to get the most benefit

Health Tip: Walking Tips for Seniors
Putting your best foot forward

Health Tip: Walking Machines
Your feet do a lot of traveling

Brisk Walks Speed Stroke Recovery
Rehab patients see improve mobility, strength and balance, study finds