World Walking Day

High step counts can help women avoid complications in childbirth, Israeli study reveals

The study showed that women who walked more than 3,000 steps a day needed an epidural less than women who walked less during their pregnancies.

 Two pregnant women walk and exercise.
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Do you want to improve fitness, strength and brain function? Walk this way

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 Woman walking

If you can’t manage 10,000 steps a day, do this instead


Here’s the fastest way to burn calories

Most of us forego exercising because we think it requires a lot of commitment and time. A series of recent studies found that the reality is much easier and a very (very) short workout is enough.

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Running proven scientifically to make you happier

World Walking Day will be marked in Israeli cities and towns on Friday, to raise public awareness of the importance of physical activity for a healthy life.

Runners in the 2017 Jerusalem marathon