According to the American Heart Association, walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. Think it doesn’t do any good? Think again. Walking is low impact and easier on the joints than running. It is safe – with a doctor’s okay – for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are […]
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El Paso, Texas
According to Healthy Paso Del Norte, 74% of adults in El Paso are considered overweight or obese. Obesity increases the risk of developing heart conditions, hypertension, diabetes, and depression. Just walking 20 minutes has been shown to decrease the risk of heart disease or diabetes. Walking is great for everyone, and it is safe – […]