How to Get More Out of Walks
Alison Johnson offers tips to boost walking efficiency and fitness. Maintain upright posture with shoulders back, swing arms at 90 degrees, and alternate bursts of speed with rests. Add hills or stairs, include push ups and lunges, and consider light weights or walking poles for balance and bone health. Seek care if pain lasts.
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The CDC notes only 23.3 percent of teens drink low-fat milk and 21.1 percent of 6 to 11 year olds, with ethnic and socioeconomic gaps. In contrast, 32.4 percent drink whole milk and 45.4 percent choose 2 percent.
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National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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