What Encourages People to Walk Their Dog?
And is dog walking a good way to persuade people to get more exercise?
Walking
Feeling Down? Take a Walk in the Woods
Researchers suggest walks in nature—but not in urban areas—may help ease a key component of depression.
A Short Walk Reduces Chocolate Cravings
A new study shows a brief burst of exercise makes a difference, even for stressed-out chocoholics.
Be a Better Person. Take a Walk in the Park
New research from France finds strangers are more helpful if they’ve just strolled through a natural environment.
Is Walking Overrated?
Does the fawning media coverage of new technological advancements in human exoskeleton design invalidate the lives of millions of wheelchair-dependent people around the world?
Would You Be More Physically Active If You Got a Dog?
New research suggests it can make a difference.
Building A Suburban Trail Does Not Guarantee Use
The mere existence of a walking or biking trail near your neighborhood doesn’t mean anyone is using it, researchers and trail advocates have discovered.
For Good Health: Take a Hike!
Although it's no surprise that any activity is better than none, hiking has specific medicinal benefits.