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ATLANTA — Too busy to go to the gym? Don’t worry — you can stay healthy by incorporating at least 15 minutes of fast walking into your everyday routine, new research suggests. In general, it’s recommended that people commit to 150 minutes of moderate activity per week to see sufficient health benefits, said Dr. Wei Zheng, the study’s corresponding author. …

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jaxson Dart tucked himself into a corner of a cramped media room as Russell Wilson stood at the podium discussing the New York Giants’ 31-12 win over the New York Jets in Saturday’s preseason game. Dart playfully stuck his fingers in his ears when Wilson was asked to comment on the rookie’s dazzling performance. It was …

Image credits: Getty Images Knee osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in the knee joint breaks down, causing the bones to rub together. This leads to friction and thus, pain and swelling. According to the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis affecting 32.5 million US adults.Now, a study published in The Lancet Rheumatology on August 12th, …

It promises the benefits of a 10,000-step walk in just 30 minutes. No gym membership required. Just a pair of shoes and a willingness to alternate between brisk and slow-paced walking in three-minute bursts. Dubbed “Japanese walking,” the latest viral fitness trend is all over TikTok and has people wondering whether this short-interval workout can improve health more efficiently than …

I’m a huge fan of Japanese walking – an interval-style pattern that’s been linked to better blood pressure, increased muscle mass, and improved aerobic ability compared to regular ol’ strolling. But medical experts roundly agree that “normal” walking is nothing to be sniffed at, either. Calling the exercise “overlooked,” the NHS said the movement can improve your heart health and …

Nearly 900,000 Americans undergo knee replacement surgery each year, according to Cleveland Clinic. The majority of these surgeries are performed on those suffering from knee osteoarthritis, a condition that affects more than 14 million people in the U.S. And though it’s a common surgery, the recovery is far from easy, and complications aren’t unusual. When someone gets a knee replacement …

The headline result, and the reason why people like Bulletproof founder and self-proclaimed biohacker Dave Asprey are talking about the 12-3-30 workout again, is that the study found incline walking to use a higher percentage of fat for fuel than running. Specifically, while incline walking, subjects burned an average of 40.6 percent of their calories from fat, compared with an …

A woman was killed while walking a child to a bus stop in west Louisville, and police are looking for the shooter.Police said the shooting happened around 8 a.m. Wednesday in the area of West Chestnut Street and 10th Street, in the Russell neighborhood. It’s the same area where shots were fired last week on Jefferson County Public Schools’ first …

Should you try Japanese walking?  Canadian Running Magazine Japanese interval walking: the viral exercise trend that could put a spring in your step | Fitness  The Guardian Japanese Walking vs. Running: Which Is Better for Heart Health and Burning Calories?  Verywell Health Forget 10,000 steps — try my 3-4-5 walking workout to boost your cardiovascular fitness and mood  Tom’s Guide Forget 10,000 Steps! Japanese …

When Tonia Brown’s weight reached 380 pounds, she was frustrated. “I was getting tired of it. I wanted to lose some weight,” the 51-year-old from Shelby, North Carolina, tells TODAY.com. “I wanted to start taking better care of myself because I was getting older and starting to feel it.” About eight years ago, Brown started eating a ketogenic diet and …