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5 Ways Walking Helps Your Heart

May 29, 2017

Regular walking can benefit your heart — and overall health — in many ways. Learn more about how this simple activity can transform your heart health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: American Heart Association, diabetes, stroke, walking, walking for heart health

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3 Incredible Ways Running Can Improve Your Mood

April 25, 2017

Walking and running come with benefits for both the body and mind. Learn about the mental health benefits of running and how exercise can improve your mood. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

Tagged with: anxiety, benefits of running, depression, exercise, mental health, mood, runner's high, running, treatments for depression, walking

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Walking Is Good for Your Health — and the Environment

September 16, 2016

Walking more often in Pittsburgh can transform both your health and the environment. Learn how a walkable commute helps your community. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: active lifestyle, daily health, environment, fitness, Pittsburgh, walking

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Find Pokémon in Pittsburgh (and Get Some Exercise, Too)

September 11, 2016

This Pokemon Go map of Pittsburgh will help you play your new favorite app — and get some exercise while you're doing it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Pittsburgh, Pokemon Go, tips, virtual reality, walking, Walking for exercise

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6 Benefits of Walking More in Pittsburgh

August 1, 2016

Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your overall health. We've got six benefits of walking to get you moving more often. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Benefits of Walking, fitness, Walk Pittsburgh, walking

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Take Your Healthy Habits on Vacation

January 29, 2015

Ah, vacation! Get ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy some well-deserved time away. But don't forget to exercise! Follow these easy tips to get started. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: biking, cycling, jogging, running, swimming, vacation, walking

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Winter Workout Tips: How to Exercise Outdoors Safely

December 11, 2014

Discover workout clothing tips from experts to help you stay safe and comfortable while getting fit this winter. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Safety, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: exercise, infographic, running, walking, winter

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6 Sneaky Ways to Burn Calories with Your Family this Thanksgiving

December 2, 2014

Learn about fun and creative ways to burn some of the calories of the Thanksgiving feast with your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: 5k, autumn, black friday, exercise, football, holidays, lifting heavy objects, parade, pumpkin pie, running, Thanksgiving, turkey trot, walking

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How to Burn off Your Thanksgiving Meal

November 22, 2014

Now that you have "gobbled" down all the turkey and stuffing from Thanksgiving, it's time to burn off those calories and "step" to a healthier you! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: autumn, calories, fitness, infographic, Thanksgiving, turkey, walking