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HEALTH NEWS Fact Checked Why Fast Walkers May Live 15–20 Years Longer Than the Rest of Us Written by Bob Curley on June 20, 2019 Researchers say a quick walking pace is a good cardiovascular workout, but it may also be an indicator of a person’s overall health. Share on Pinterest In a recent study, faster walkers lived longer no matter their BMI measurement. Getty Images Taking a brisk walk could increase your odds of living longer, and it doesn’t matter how much you weigh when you slip on your walking shoes, a new study suggests. People who have a quicker walking pace lived longer than those who walked more slowly, according to researchers who monitored the walking habits and deaths of nearly 475,000 people, most of whom were in their 50s at the start of the study. “Brisk walking” was defined by researchers as walking at least 3 miles per hour, or 100 steps a minute. However, walking pace was self-reported by participants, who were asked to i...

4 Manageable Tips for Eating Healthy as new Parent  Here's how SUBSCRIBE PARENTHOOD 4 Manageable Tips for Eating Healthy as a New Parent Written by Kelly LeVeque on December 19, 2018 The demands of being a new parent can feel overwhelming, and it’s so easy to let your own nutritional needs fall by the wayside. To help with this, Kelly LeVeque shares four manageable tips for incorporating healthy eating habits into your daily routine as a new parent. Share on Pinterest When you’re a new parent, it’s no secret that your needs take a backseat to those of your newborn’s. New parents often barely have time to think about themselves, let alone think about meal prepping, cooking, or even going out to pick up groceries or takeout. Personally, I’m all about setting realistic expectations around life and food and not assuming that I — or other new parents — will have the time or energy to go above and beyond wi...