That phrase “no pain, no gain” might truly apply to people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a new study finds. Researchers found that people with PAD who walked at pace that caused discomfort or even pain improved their walking ability. “Exercise that induces leg pain is beneficial, though difficult,” said senior author Dr. Mary McDermott,…
Have Leg Artery Disease? Walk Until It Hurts
July 28, 2022
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‘Most People Are Good’: 26-Year-Old Walks Round the World for 7 Years After Friend’s Tragic Death, Finds Furry Companion
A young man from New Jersey just spent the last seven years walking around the world. Tom Turcich — now 33 — has traversed 35 countries, and gone through 45 pairs of sneakers. When we caught up with him, he had just crossed the St. Louis Bridge in Missouri on the homestretch. Walking along in light rain,…
Meet the Man Who’s Helped Thousands of Animals With Limited Mobility Walk Again
Meet this animal prosthetic expert from Virginia who is giving animals with limited mobility a second chance at life by creating custom artificial limbs—gifting them with the opportunity to walk again. Through his organization, Bionic Pets, Derrick Campana, 43, has transformed the lives of close to 35,000 animals, including dogs, goats, cows, camels, raccoons, and elephants. “Every…
Walking: Your Best Step to a Healthier Heart
When the world gets you down, go for a walk and make your heart happy. Physical activity is one of the best ways to manage stress and boost your mood, while reducing your risk for heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). The AHA recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity…
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February 28, 2022
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How many times have you gone out walking only to find that you’ve somehow reached your destination while completely missing the journey? You hardly remember the walk itself because you were too immersed in thinking about trials and tribulations past or future. You missed the way the light played with the trees as they swayed…
Reclaiming the Lost Art of the Stroll
Not long before the pandemic hit, someone reported me to the police. I wasn’t selling drugs or stealing a car or making too much noise in the middle of the night. I wasn’t even breaking the law. My only crime was to stroll through an American neighborhood where walking is not the done thing. “People…
(Video) ‘Doctors Are Not God—Our Daughter Is Proof’: Paralyzed Girl Learns to Walk Again
It was the longest, darkest night for Margaret Bentos-Pereira. Waiting in hospital as doctors did tests trying to work out what was wrong with her daughter felt agonizing. Little did she know, during those endless hours, of the astounding journey ahead destined to test their faith and resilience. Natalie was just 11 years old when…
Paralyzed Bride Practises in Secret to Walk Down the Aisle at Wedding, Stunning Her Groom
A bride who’d dreamed of walking down the aisle her whole life was left paralyzed in a car accident as a high school senior, throwing her future into uncertainty. Yet after meeting the man of her dreams, she summoned the strength to practice walking and surprised the groom by meeting him at the altar on…
Video: Try Not to Laugh at Dog’s Funny Obsession With Carrying Huge Sticks on Walks
A dog owner from Charlotte, North Carolina, was highly amused when her tiny puppy started carrying huge sticks on their walks together. Many were much bigger than she was. Golden retriever Eden’s obsession became so big a part of her personality that the adorable dog, now 5 years old, earned the nickname “Branch Manager” from…
Woman Has to Sell Broken Down Car for Scrap, Ubers and Walks to Work—Until Sheriff Gives Her New Car
Going beyond the call of duty is what led officers of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to help one woman in a tough situation over the summer—by donating a car to her. The officers are known to put on community events, which calls for catering, and that’s how they met the woman who works at…
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