Stepping outside for a brisk walk can bring significant health benefits. Walking has been linked to improved blood pressure, ...

As New Year's wellness goals take shape, outdoor fitness is gaining momentum across Massachusetts. From Nordic walking on ...

The Mediterranean diet’s colder-climate cousin comes with the same health benefits thanks to its combination of anti-inflammatory- and antioxidant-rich foods. Fatty fish like salmon are a key ...

Walking might seem simple. But it’s not, explains epidemiologist Peggy Cawthon, science director of the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute. It’s an amazingly complex behavior that ...

Walking four days a week for 50 minutes can help decrease body weight and belly fat. Increasing your steps by 2,000-2,500 per day is a good starting goal for weight loss. Scheduling your walks and ...

Walking regularly can lower your systolic blood pressure. Walk three to five times per week for 20 to 40 minutes at a moderate pace to lower blood pressure. To get an accurate blood pressure reading, ...

Boost your heart health with innovative walking styles! Nordic walking, using poles, engages your whole body for better balance and endurance. Japanese interval walking alternates fast and slow paces, ...