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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

  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    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

    Learn how running can improve your mood
  • Article - 44 Second Read

    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

    Pokemon in Pittsburgh
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    Outdoor Winter Workout Tips
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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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  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    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

    Learn more about burning off those Thanksgiving Day calories.
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