Short walks could have a big impact on the country’s health

A new study shows that if every US adult over 40 walked just an additional 10 minutes each day, we would collectively prevent 110,000 deaths in the country each year.

Do something every day. Bottom line: just do it!

Posted: 01/28/2022 at 09:23AM

Short walks could have a big impact on the country’s health -- EDGEMAN 01/28/2022 09:23AM

Sometimes I take short walks. By myself. -- Hokie Chris 01/28/2022 2:22PM

But what if Thanos was right? ** -- WestyHokie 01/28/2022 12:17PM

I like to walk but am shutdown until back surgery that I am getting so that -- IB4TECH 01/28/2022 11:26AM

I walk 1.5 miles a day. I have since 2020. I feel healthier even though I -- HokieHigh 01/28/2022 10:05AM

Yep, that's the way I look at it, almost everybody can walk -- santafe 01/28/2022 10:07AM

Silly walks proven long ago to be far healthier. -- PhotoHokieNC 01/28/2022 10:01AM

Adding fish to any diet also promotes a healthy lifestyle. -- JKHokie-RunFor32 01/28/2022 11:11AM

Just walked to the bathroom and feel better already ** -- No Clue 01/28/2022 09:57AM

Morning coffee and bran muffin? ** -- EDGEMAN 01/28/2022 09:58AM

Sitting on the sofa watching TV is the new smoking ** -- BayHokie 01/28/2022 09:56AM

There is no greater luxury in life ** -- HokieHigh 01/28/2022 10:05AM

I enhance my sofa experience with alcohol and naps. ** -- Guy LeDouche 01/28/2022 10:17AM

Add sports playing in the background and you've got a perfect mix ** -- HokieHigh 01/28/2022 10:19AM

Even with "Snowmageddon", still got in 47 miles so far this month ----> ** -- HokieKip 01/28/2022 09:35AM

I try to do a dedicated ~3 mile walk every day -- EDGEMAN 01/28/2022 09:46AM

I get in about 10 - 12 miles a day, but I can't take walking -- santafe 01/28/2022 10:05AM

Cold walks in Virginia Beach are significantly different from... -- EDGEMAN 01/28/2022 10:10AM

Darn good point. ** -- santafe 01/28/2022 10:13AM

Same - 5K to start the day ** -- bluehokie 01/28/2022 10:04AM

Same here on the 3 mile part, but usually 4-6 times a week . . . -- HokieKip 01/28/2022 09:54AM

Saw 11 pelicans and 2 great blue herons today -- EDGEMAN 01/28/2022 09:52AM

You need to stay out of those aviaries. ** -- IB4TECH 01/28/2022 11:29AM

I saw a fox this morning on my run. ** -- Stork 01/28/2022 09:56AM

Did he chase you? -- santafe 01/28/2022 10:11AM

Movie of my life. ** -- Stork 01/28/2022 10:13AM

Sweet ** -- Brown Water 01/28/2022 10:00AM

Can't remember the last time I saw one, but it's been well over a year. -- EDGEMAN 01/28/2022 09:57AM

Short walks could have a big impact on the country’s health

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