Walking: Key To Staying Active and Independent: Walking is a safe and effective way to get regular physical activity. It offers a wide range of important health benefits.

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
Read Online Read More Add to Saved list
  • Source:
    Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter. Jun2018, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p4-5. 2p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      NUTRITION; WALKING; BODY movement; PHYSICAL activity
    • Abstract:
      The article reports on a study published in the "Journal of the American Heart Association," which found that the benefits of walking on longevity were equivalent whether people got their steps in one long walk, a few shorter ones, or brief walk breaks. Topics mentioned include ways to add more physical activity in a day, preservation of physical mobility, and the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders trial.