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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.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 12/30/2014

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EXERCISE: Diet and exercise are important for good health.

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Cardiovascular: Weight control, muscle building many walkers do not smoke cardiac toning, part of a total cv program.

Answered 1/9/2014

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