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DEAR ABBY: I have a fast walk, and since I have been working as a housekeeper at a local hospital, I often get comments about ...

Just 30 minutes of Japanese interval walking, which involves alternating between slow and fast-paced walking, can boost heart ...

We often think of walking as a gentle activity to clear our minds or get from one place to another. But have you ever thought ...

Fast walking lowered overall mortality risk and had an especially large impact on heart health-related deaths. While slower walking can be a great form of exercise, smaller quantities of fast walking ...

The truth is that walking both farther and faster is ideal, says Dr. Contreras. But, you might only have the time—or ...

Fast walking for just 15 minutes a day can reduce premature death by 20%, improve heart health, lower dementia risk and boost overall well-being.

Recommendations for brisk walking aren't new. The U.S. government's Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans says: "To attain the most health benefits from physical activity, adults need at ...

Fast walking lowered overall mortality risk and had an especially large impact on heart health-related deaths. While slower walking can be a great form of exercise, smaller quantities of fast ...