Craving a big slice of chocolate cake? Or tempted to plop in front of the TV with a bag of chips? The next time you want to indulge in a not so healthy vice, take a walk instead.
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The holiday season can wreak havoc with your best intentions to stay in shape. It's easy to get de-railed...
Read MoreTone up, trim down, and stay in shape all year long!
Read MorePeople often ask me which is better: running or walking? These are the most popular physical activities for American adults and new studies involving surveys of runners and walkers reveal the comparative benefits of both. Which is more effective for weight control, for maintaining good health and reducing your risk of chronic disease?
Read MoreWe all do it, every day. Some of us do it for most of each day. We do it at home, at school, at work, at ball games and at the movies. What is this pervasive risk factor that can cause early death? It's called "sitting" and Americans average 9.3 hours a day compared to 7.7 hours of sleeping.
Read MoreHow do fit people stay in shape when life intervenes? Inevitably there are times for all of us when the best laid plans go by the wayside. For me personally, it happened with the recent cold snap in the northeast. A housecat at heart, I just couldn't bring myself to bundle up and brave the deep freeze for my weekly runs.
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