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“Ultimately it would be wonderful to see more people walking and biking to work, but to make this happen, we need to make walking and biking safe and accessible by reducing environmental barriers to activity,” says study author Penny Gordon-Larsen.
UNC CHAPEL HILL (US)—People who walk or bike to work tend to be in better physical shape than those who drive or take public transportation, according to a new study. The findings also suggest that the health rewards of an active commute are even more pronounced for men. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Jul 31, 2009 16:08 - 1 Comment
Active tots grow up to be leaner kids
“In the end, it doesn’t take that much extra physical activity to see a measurable outcome. Even 10 extra minutes a day makes a difference in protecting against excessive fat gains,” says lead researcher Kathleen Janz.
