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Topic- Walking
When the vet prescribes, dogs and their owners start walking
Dog owners and their dogs were randomly assigned to a physical activity group or a usual care group. Veterinarians prescribed physical activity for 30 minutes each day to dog owners and their dogs using a standard script, and provided pedometers for the owners to measure the number of steps they walked. Prior to beginning, the owners reported their height and weight, and the dog’s condition was recorded.
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Walking trips are short in the UK
The 2013 Travel Survey conducted in England collected seven-day travel diaries from 6,830 households. Walking and driving or riding in a car were the most frequently named modes of travel (86% of all trips). The number of trips made by people 16 years and older increased with age until individuals reached their forties, then the number began to decline.
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For people with Parkinson's disease, walking relieves symptoms
The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a disorder of the nervous system, include slow movement, tremor, rigid muscles, impaired balance or posture and changes in speech (American Academy of Neurology). All of these symptoms impact on quality of life.
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Walking aids function for people with knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is one of the 10 most disabling diseases in developed countries, reports the World Health Organization. Osteoarthritis in the knee is the most common form, and more common in older adults. In the United States, knee osteoarthritis is one of the five leading causes of disability among adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
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Living in a walkable neighorhood helps reduce diabetes risk
A separate presentation at the 74th Scientific Sessions reported the results of two studies that showed living in a walkable neighborhood reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes among people in middle and younger ages (but not for people 65 years and older).
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A more walkable community means more minutes of walking
The Every Body Walk! Campaign encourages people to walk 30 minutes/day for 150 minutes/week of physical activity. Would moving to a new residence in a more walk-friendly community encourage people to meet that goal?
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