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Walking May Make You Thinner, But Will It Also Make You Stronger? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:00:52 +0000

In recent years, health advocacy groups have recommended walking a minimum of 10,000 steps a day to stay fit.

And although all that pavement-pounding does help keep your weight down, researchers have found it doesn’t make people stronger or improve their balance and agility.

Dog Walks on Front Paws While He Takes Care of Business [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:23:05 +0000

YouTubeIs your old dog in need of some new tricks?

If so, you’ll want to check out the amazingly adorable Harley, who has discovered an incredible way to, you know, do his business.

In the video after the jump, Harley is filmed going “tee-tee” outside in the grass — a huge accomplishment for any dog owner. The trick is, he proceeds to walk on his front paws as he does it.

Check it out now, courtesy of Hot 107.9′s Chris Reed.

Today Is "Start! Walking Day" With American Heart Assoc.

Stu Allen — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:26:41 +0000

Just 30 minutes of walking per day. That’s what the American Heart Association hopes to get Americans to do to dramtically reduce their risk of heart disease. Can’t do 30 minutes at one time? Good news! You don’t have to do it all at once. You can walk to the mailbox. You can walk from [...]

Sign Up For The Crim By Midnight, Save $$

Stu Allen — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:09:23 +0000

If you were planning on participating in the Crim Festival of Races this year, a money-saving deadline is quickly approaching! All online entries before April 1st won’t have the pay the online entry charge. That’s a few bucks in your pocket if you act before midnight tonight. So RUN to www.crim.org and sign up already! [...]