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Health Tip: If You’re Tired of Walking
Here are some low-impact alternatives

Walking, Biking to Work Pays Off
Active commuters are slimmer and fitter, study finds

Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active
Study found parents still show a gender bias, however

Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Those who do are apt to exercise (and enjoy it) more, experts say

Teens Likely to Trade Team Sports for Individual Exercise
Vigorous activity is less likely than walking or running as kids age, researchers say

Mom and Baby Alike May Benefit From Exercise
Most women should keep active while pregnant, experts say

Higher Fitness Levels Tied to Lower Heart, Death Risks
Staying healthy means a quality life that lasts longer, review finds

Walk Long, Slow and Often to Help the Heart
Experts suggest a change of pace for cardiac rehab programs

Extra Pounds in Mid-Life Affect Later Mobility
Seniors who lose weight still at risk from previous obesity

Exercise Might Benefit Some With Heart Failure
Improvement was modest, but activity is safe and should be urged, expert says