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The benefits of walking: How to stay fit with a busy schedule

What are the benefits of walking? If you’re like most people, your answer probably involves losing weight and improving heart health. While these are both accurate statements, there is much more to …
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We need to stop comparing ourselves to fitness influencers

As the fitness industry has grown, so too has the influencer culture around it. Fitness bloggers and Instagrammers are now celebrities in their own right, with millions of followers. And as with any …
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Home workout: Best five exercises to do at home

It’s the New year and you may be thinking about a new trimmer, fitter you for 2022 but you aren’t quite ready to venture out to the gym. Many people will want to shed a couple of …
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How walking in nature can help ease depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health problems. It can lead to a wide range of emotional and physical problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat depression. Some people may need …
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Lifelong exercise is key to keeping your brain healthy in old age

People who keep their fitness level up as a child and adult, through activity three or four times a week, improve their cognitive functioning at 50, a research has claimed. People perform better in …
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Walking in the cold could help burn calories

Going for a walk in the cold after a meal could help people lose weight as low temperatures prompt the body to burn calories, research suggests. Cool temperatures may activate “good” fat in the …
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Walking may ease symptoms of mild to moderate depression

With depression so prevalent, identifying treatments is a pressing need. Research has been looking at non-medical options that people can do themselves to improve their mental health. According to …

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