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People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
A 2026 study found that taking more daily steps (even at a slow pace) or walking faster (even without adding steps) was associated with a lower chance of dying early.
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Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once
Light exposure at night may raise risk for heart disease
Children of centenarians may stay healthier and live longer too, study finds
A lumbar belt may help ease low back pain
Signs of pneumonia: Sometimes vague and unexpected
The surprising link between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes
Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
Rosacea treatments: What works?
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
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