Health benefits of walking
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Two large studies, one focusing on women and the other on men, found that elderly people who walk are more likely to maintain cognitive function.
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It turns out that whether a stroll is taken uphill or down, the cardiovascular system benefits, a finding that researchers predicted yesterday
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CHICAGO - Walking regularly at age 70 and beyond can help keep the mind sharp and ward off Alzheimer's disease, according to research suggesting that what is good for the heart is also good for the brain.    Some previous studies found that physical activity might stave off mental decline...
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Older adults who regularly walk  for exercise may help lower their risk of vascular dementia,  the second-most common form of this disorder after Alzheimer's  disease, a study published Wednesday suggests.
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As little as five minutes of exercise could help smokers quit, says a new study. Research published in the international medical journal Addiction showed that moderate exercise, such as walking, significantly reduced the intensity of smokers' nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
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A brisk trot on the treadmill can clarify the cardiovascular risk for men who don&#39;t have heart disease but who do have risk factors pointing toward future trouble, a new study says.
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Physical activity can offset some of the harmful health consequences of being overweight but cannot fully erase them, according to the biggest study to examine the relative benefits of being fit vs.
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IT IS possible to extend your life and avoid heart disease by regularly eating the &quot;ideal healthy meal &quot; , scientists revealed last night.
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As people spend more time communing with their televisions and computers, the impact is not just on their health, researchers say. Less time spent outdoors means less contact with nature and, eventually, less interest in conservation and parks.
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NEW YORK  - Staying active through moderate  walking may help prevent fatigue in men undergoing radiation  therapy for prostate cancer, a UK study shows.
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Walking may protect the elderly from developing dementia, research suggests.
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The benefits of walking and being active are well-known, especially for older people, but what kind of neighborhood gets seniors going?
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Keeping physically active can significantly cut the risk of developing colon cancer, research shows.
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Brisk walking along with abdominal muscle stimulation can improve fitness and appearance, NI researchers find.
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WOMEN suffering from breast cancer beat the disease faster if they exercise, Scottish experts claim. They said that women who walk, jog and do aerobics have more chance of recovery than women who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
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Want to age gracefully? Keep moving. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of chronic disease -- such as heart trouble, diabetes, even cancer -- and keep you feeling and looking younger as you age.
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NEW YORK  - Older adults who regularly walk for exercise may help lower their risk of vascular dementia, the second-most common form of this disorder after Alzheimer's disease, a study published Wednesday suggests.