via BlackDoctor: Walking to lose weight but don’t know where to start? Here’s what you need to know to stroll your way to weight loss, at any age. According to researchers from the University of Virginia, intensity is key. In fact, women who power walked three times weekly for a short period – in addition to […]

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National Walk to School Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday in October. This is a day to get out and get some exercise while enjoying the weather. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise. It isn’t hard on our joints and feet like running and jogging but still gives us all […]

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90-year-old Opal Lee is walking to D.C to urge the US Congress to make Juneteenth a National Day of Observance, before President Obama leaves office. “I started my walk September 1st. I started out thinking I need to see President Obama and ask him why. In all of the eight years he’s been in office he hasn’t […]

Walking is a great form of exercise because you can can do it at any time, and it’s easy to include in your daily routine. Contrary to popular belief, you can get a great workout from walking. Studies show you can burn just as many calories walking as running, and reduce your risk of diabetes, […]

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Micah McDade has quietly been working on something very important as his graduation was approaching, but it wasn’t at all academic. According to Okmulgee News Network, McDade was born with cerebral palsy and has never been able to walk. After hours of surgeries and physical therapy during his life, McDade finally made his dream come […]

“Sitting is the new smoking.” This is what many health professionals are now saying about the incredibly sedentary lifestyles that most Americans lead, and the serious health risks that can result from sitting too much. And when you take into account that the average American sits for approximately 9-10 hours of their entire day, from a […]

Family Health

The stigma of expressing personal concerns in a sterile environment may not seem like a walk in the park to clients seeking a medium to discuss their most private and personal issues.  For the person on the go, talking to a therapist, who may often seem more like a stranger, can seem time consuming and […]

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An Ohio minister who was hurt in a senseless act of violence is preaching forgiveness from the road. Dr. Johannes J. Christian from the Adoration and Peace Baptist Church in Columbus is spreading his message of non-violence and anti-bullying by walking. He has already walked from the capital city to Cleveland. “I’m here tonight because […]

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Quality of life can deteriorate for men due to the effects of prostate cancer and its treatment. But a new study shows that engaging in a regular walking regimen can improve well-being. The finding didn’t come as a surprise to one expert. “I am a big believer in exercise for overall wellness, and as this […]

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I remember back in the 90s when my mom would go “power walking” after dinner and I would be in awe. I would try to tag along and pump my arms fast like her, but all I wanted to do was run. Here is the deal–walking is totally the new running. Although running as a […]

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  2-year-old Kayden Kinckle has become a viral sensation thanks to a video his mother captured and posted to Facebook. The video shows Kayden taking…

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There was a time when walking was fun…you just may not remember it! When you first learned how to walk, it was new and exciting. You could move around like the “big people” and get into stuff. Now, walking is routine, but even more important. Walking can get you healthy and help keep you that […]