NPR: walking https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=133783956 walking en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:25:58 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: walking https://www.npr.org/tags/133783956/walking Getting your steps in can reduce depression, research finds A recent study shows getting walking more may help prevent depressive symptoms. Tracking your steps may help you stay motivated, researchers say. Sun, 05 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/05/nx-s1-5247787/depression-walking-step-count-fitness-tracker https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/05/nx-s1-5247787/depression-walking-step-count-fitness-tracker

A recent study shows getting walking more may help prevent depressive symptoms. Tracking your steps may help you stay motivated, researchers say.

]]> Ronnie Cohen Some people get sick from VR. Why? Another week comes by, and luckily so does our roundup of science news. This time, we've got some questions about better understanding our health: Why do some people get motion sickness from virtual reality (VR) content? Do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day? And is there real science behind ice baths? <br><br>This week, <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/676406186/sacha-pfeiffer">Sacha Pfeiffer</a>, legendary reporter and occasional host of NPR's All Things Considered, who joins our hosts <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/767284140/emily-kwong">Emily Kwong</a> and<a href="https://www.npr.org/people/1082526815/regina-g-barber"> Regina G. Barber</a> to demystify and (in some cases) debunk the science of this week's health headlines. <br><br>We love hearing what you're reading and what science catches your eye! Reach the show by emailing <a href="mailto:shortwave@npr.org">shortwave@npr.org</a>. Fri, 05 May 2023 00:10:24 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2023/05/04/1173957356/some-people-get-sick-from-vr-why https://www.npr.org/2023/05/04/1173957356/some-people-get-sick-from-vr-why

Another week comes by, and luckily so does our roundup of science news. This time, we've got some questions about better understanding our health: Why do some people get motion sickness from virtual reality (VR) content? Do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day? And is there real science behind ice baths?

This week, Sacha Pfeiffer, legendary reporter and occasional host of NPR's All Things Considered, who joins our hosts Emily Kwong and Regina G. Barber to demystify and (in some cases) debunk the science of this week's health headlines.

We love hearing what you're reading and what science catches your eye! Reach the show by emailing shortwave@npr.org.

]]> Emily Kwong Sitting all day can be deadly. 5-minute walks can offset harms People who get regular short bouts of exercise are less likely to develop diabetes, dementia and heart disease, a new study finds. And an added benefit - regular movement puts people in a better mood. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:36:02 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/01/12/1148503294/sitting-all-day-can-be-deadly-5-minute-walks-can-offset-harms https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/01/12/1148503294/sitting-all-day-can-be-deadly-5-minute-walks-can-offset-harms

People who get regular short bouts of exercise are less likely to develop diabetes, dementia and heart disease, a new study finds. And an added benefit - regular movement puts people in a better mood.

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]]> Allison Aubrey GirlTrek Uses Black Women's History To Encourage Walking As A Healing Tradition As part of a 21-day series of walking meditations to honor black women freedom fighters, GirlTrek founders are tackling issues such as the coronavirus pandemic, voter suppression and police violence. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/06/16/877100939/girltrek-uses-black-womens-history-to-encourage-walking-as-a-healing-tradition https://www.npr.org/2020/06/16/877100939/girltrek-uses-black-womens-history-to-encourage-walking-as-a-healing-tradition

As part of a 21-day series of walking meditations to honor black women freedom fighters, GirlTrek founders are tackling issues such as the coronavirus pandemic, voter suppression and police violence.

]]> Allyson McCabe William Helmreich Loved New York, Down To The Well-Worn Soles Of His Feet The sociologist planned to write a book about the city's iconic streets. He chose to not play favorites and walked all 120,000 of them, more than 6,000 miles. He died in March from COVID-19 at age 74. Sat, 04 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/04/04/827241617/william-helmreich-loved-new-york-down-to-the-well-worn-soles-of-his-feet https://www.npr.org/2020/04/04/827241617/william-helmreich-loved-new-york-down-to-the-well-worn-soles-of-his-feet The sociologist planned to write a book about the city's iconic streets. He chose to not play favorites and walked all 120,000 of them, more than 6,000 miles. He died in March from COVID-19 at age 74.

]]> Kathleen Horan Exercising To Ease Pain: Taking Brisk Walks Can Help Never mind a runner's high — the buzz some people say they get after a run. Neuroscientist Benedict Kolber was more interested in how to generate pain relief via a brisk walk. It can really work. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/09/23/754869132/exercising-to-ease-pain-taking-brisk-walks-can-help https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/09/23/754869132/exercising-to-ease-pain-taking-brisk-walks-can-help how to safely walk to ease her pain. Now Dehne briskly walks for exercise and enjoyment multiple times a week. Her knees, she says, "don't hurt me anymore."'/>

Never mind a runner's high — the buzz some people say they get after a run. Neuroscientist Benedict Kolber was more interested in how to generate pain relief via a brisk walk. It can really work.

]]> Patti Neighmond Walk Your Dog, But Watch Your Footing: Bone Breaks Are On The Rise Maybe it's just because a large number of older people have learned the benefits of exercise and canine companionship. Whatever the reason, walking a dog on a leash has been linked to more fractures. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 05:03:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/03/11/700547795/walk-your-dog-but-watch-your-footing-bone-breaks-are-on-the-rise https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/03/11/700547795/walk-your-dog-but-watch-your-footing-bone-breaks-are-on-the-rise

Maybe it's just because a large number of older people have learned the benefits of exercise and canine companionship. Whatever the reason, walking a dog on a leash has been linked to more fractures.

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]]> Patti Neighmond Get Off The Couch Baby Boomers, Or You May Not Be Able To Later If you sit too much during middle age — at work and at home — your ability to exercise or even walk in late decades is at risk, a study hints. And, of course, your risk of heart disease climbs, too. Mon, 04 Sep 2017 05:10:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/09/04/547580952/get-off-the-couch-baby-boomers-or-you-may-not-be-able-to-later https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/09/04/547580952/get-off-the-couch-baby-boomers-or-you-may-not-be-able-to-later

If you sit too much during middle age — at work and at home — your ability to exercise or even walk in late decades is at risk, a study hints. And, of course, your risk of heart disease climbs, too.

]]> Patti Neighmond Dog Owners Walk 22 Minutes More Per Day. And Yes, It Counts As Exercise A new study finds dog owners on average walk 22 more minutes more per day compared to people without dogs. The benefits of walking include a lower risk of heart disease and premature death. Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:35:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/12/532625213/dog-owners-walk-22-minutes-more-per-day-and-yes-it-counts-as-exercise https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/12/532625213/dog-owners-walk-22-minutes-more-per-day-and-yes-it-counts-as-exercise

A new study finds dog owners on average walk 22 more minutes more per day compared to people without dogs. The benefits of walking include a lower risk of heart disease and premature death.

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]]> Allison Aubrey Does 1-Minute Interval Training Work? We Ask The Guy Who Tested It In his new book, researcher Martin Gibala explains that workouts with periods of intense exercise aren't just for the super-fit. They also help make the most of limited workout time. Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:46:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/02/07/513087756/curious-about-interval-training-here-s-what-a-top-researcher-says https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/02/07/513087756/curious-about-interval-training-here-s-what-a-top-researcher-says

In his new book, researcher Martin Gibala explains that workouts with periods of intense exercise aren't just for the super-fit. They also help make the most of limited workout time.

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