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How is walking good for health?
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See details: It improves heart health and helps maintain muscle strength.
Answered 12/30/2014
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EXERCISE: Diet and exercise are important for good health.
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Cardiovascular: Weight control, muscle building many walkers do not smoke cardiac toning, part of a total cv program.
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