Steps

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…

While it appears that everyone loses a bit of muscle as they get older, sarcopenia (the progressive loss of muscle mass, function, and strength) is not inevitable if you’re willing to put in the work and dedication necessary to restore and maintain muscles. We’ve published a strong and steady stream…

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…

So, how many hours would you guess you sit each day? Beyond some obligatory sitting while in the bathroom or eating a meal, are you sitting for much of the rest of the day? Do you plop down to watch your television or sit at your computer for hours at…

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…