This is a shame, because regular exercise is really beneficial. It can control high blood pressure, improve mental health and reduce falls among older adults. A review of 187 randomized controlled ...

You know what’s great about walking? You’re probably already doing it. Maybe it’s a lap around the block with your neighbor, a few extra steps at the grocery store when you forget where you parked ...

Stay strong and steady with Walk With Ease, a free ISU program helping Story County seniors build balance and confidence.

A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a ...

In the first study of its kind, new research has shown that incorporating some running or jogging into a walking program is an acceptable form of exercise for many people who suffer from chronic lower ...

Vickie's father died of heart disease, so she wanted to protect her heart and also lose some weight. She found it difficult to be active on her job, so she concentrated on finding creative ways to ...

What Is the Japanese Walking Method? The Japanese walking method, also called Japanese interval walking training (IWT), means switching between slow and fast walking. You walk slowly for three minutes ...

Q: I threw out my lower back two years ago while I was helping my cousin move. My back would feel better for a while, but then the pain would always come back. I noticed that since I started a walking ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...