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15 hrs ago | Scene Daily

Carolyn Brewster: A hard day of walking at the track

Fans walk through the infield tunnel at Kansas Speedway, one of many long walks fans face during a day at that track, or any track, for that matter.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Brian Keselowski, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Michael Valiante, Jack Roush, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Pilgrim, Racing, Andy Belmont

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Nipawin Journal

New walking program in Nipawin

Residents will have the opportunity to participate in a twice weekly walking program at the Nipawin Evergreen Centre beginning Wednesday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Associated Content

No Fall "Fitness Walking"

Walking to stay healthy is a physical activity that is capable of attributing to a fall.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Muskogee Phoenix

Walking club meets Saturday

If you're interested in walking and joining others interested in walking for health and pleasure, come to the Honey Springs Battlefield near Rentiesville between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Thu Nov 19, 2009

WOI-TV West Des Moines

Exercise landing page

The not-so-sweet truth about sugar Evidence is mounting that a diet high in sugar may lead to hypertension and heart disease.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Montgomery Advertiser

Walking for emotional health

The Christmas holiday season usually is a joyous time of year for families, but it can also produce problems in some homes and that's what prompted a Montgomery physical therapist to come up with one of the city's most unusual events.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Hindustan Times

'Slow walkers likely to die of heart disease'

Slow walking may not only mean getting to your destination later but it could also be taking its toll on your health, according to a French study.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Post Chronicle

Slow Walkers More Likely To Die Of Heart Disease

Slow walking may not only mean getting to your destination later, according to a new study by French scientists: Older people who walk slowly are almost three times more likely to die of heart disease and related causes than older people who walk faster.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Antrim Today

Walk speed linked to heart attacks

"People who walk slowly are three times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those who go at a brisk pace," according to the Daily Express.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Sun Nov 15, 2009

South Metro

Walking long road of recovery, step by step

Three months after her car accident, Susan Peters woke up. She couldn't move. She could barely speak.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Sat Nov 14, 2009

IcWales

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AT 21 Nerys Owen experienced her first major heart operation. "I remember the day I fell ill very well.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Express

Finding kicks with substantial style

NOW THAT FALL is here, my ballet flats seem flimsy. I've been looking for something substantial, but I'm having difficulty.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

The New York Times

Who Needs Miami or Los Cabos? Time Shares Move to the City

THERE is a new building on West 57th Street in Manhattan, a block from Bulgari and Bergdorf Goodman on Fifth Avenue, and about the same distance to Central Park and Carnegie Hall .

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Travel

Thu Nov 12, 2009

KTVN Reno

For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better

Highlighting the importance of staying fit in old age, a French study has found that seniors who walk slowly are three times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than are fast walkers.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Stourbridgenews.co.uk

Centro announces walking challenge winner

A STOURBRIDGE woman is celebrating winning a walking challenge at the towna s railway station after taking an amazing 340,000 steps - the equivalent of walking from Dudley to Brighton.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Swimming

Wed Nov 11, 2009

WJTV Jackson

Best Buy Sells Fitness Equipment

Beginning today, Best Buy will sell health and fitness equipment in 40 stores across the U.S. It may seem like a stretch for it to branch into territory dominated by sporting goods stores and chains like Sears and Target, but Best Buy calls it a natural extension.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Medical News Today

Slow Walking Speed In Elderly People And Increased Risk Of Cardiovascular Death

Editor's Choice Main Category: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Also Included In: Seniors / Aging ; Sports Medicine / Fitness Article Date: 11 Nov 2009 - 0:00 PST printer friendly view / write opinions rate article New research published today on bmj.com reports that older people who walk slowly are three times more likely to die from cardiovascular ...

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Tue Nov 10, 2009

About.com

Does Walking Backward Have Big Benefits?

Does walking backward give you 10 times the benefit as forward walking? Dalsukh posted a message on our Walking Forum praising backward walking with that claim .

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Daily Advertiser

Metairie school takes to the track before class

METAIRIE - With rain threatening, students at Bissonet Plaza Elementary School wasted no time making their way to the back of campus.

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Related Topix: Jogging, Outdoor Recreation

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Buzzle.com

Nordic Walking - The Secret Fitness Weapon for Walkers

Do you like walking? Find out how to boost your walking routine into a workout for your entire body!!! Walking has always been, and always will be the best way for people to start moving their bodies and getting active no matter what their age or circumstance.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Alpine Skiing, Winter Sports

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