Walking is one of the safest and easiest exercises you can do. It can improve your heart health, blood pressure, and blood sugar. It can also help elevate your mood and trim your waistline. Dr. Robert Benton, chief of cardiology at Samaritan Hospital talks with the Gazette newspaper the many benefits of walking. See the full article here.
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