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Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving
Improved pedestrian routes and formation of walking groups pay off, study finds

Brisk Walk Can Help Leave Common Cold Behind
A stuffy head is no reason to avoid mild exercise, expert says

Healthier Neighborhoods Help Keep Diabetes at Bay
Quality of local food stores and parks influences risk, research shows

Pain Robs Years From Folks at Mid-Life
People in their 50s act more like 80 if they're suffering: study

Exercise May Prevent Prostate Cancer: Study
Report adds to debate over the value of exercise as a protector for men

Exercise Benefits Even the Oldest Old
Regular workouts extend life and reduce risk of physical disability, researchers find

Women’s Exercise Priorities Vary With Life Stages
Self-care often loses out to family obligations, analysis finds

Lost Hikers, Backpackers Really Do Walk in Circles
Study shows disorientation occurs quickly without the sun, moon for guidance

Exercise May Help in Leukemia Recovery
Small study finds physical activity reduces depression and fatigue

Intense Daily Workout May Keep Cancer at Bay
Thirty minutes a day cut risk in half in study of Finnish men