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Injuries and Prevention and Health Benefits of Walking

Sports health for walkers common foot, knee and leg problems including shin splints, plantar fasciitis, blisters, chafing, foot health, walking in hot and cold weather. Benefits of walking for preventing disease and maintaining health.
Miracle Cure Uncovered
Recent medical research reports on how to prevent breast cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Walking! From your About Guide.
How to Treat a Walking Injury
Simple steps to deal with a sprain, strain, or bruise.  From your About Guide.
Walking When it Hurts
Should you keep walking when it hurts?
Sensitive Subjects for Walkers: Embarrassing Problems When You Exercise
Embarrassing problems can happen when you walk and exercise. You are not alone, here is how to deal with bladder control problems, itchy legs, chafing, and other sensitive subjects and embarrassing problems.
Should You Walk When You Are Sick?
Should you walk or exercise when you are sick? Here are the rules of thumb for when to exercise and when to rest instead.
Stay Healthy - Sanitize Your Hands
The single best thing you can do to stay healthy and prevent colds, flu, stomach flu and diarrhea is to wash or sanitize your hands frequently. A study shows that families can reduce illness by almost 60% by using a gel hand sanitizer. Carry a small bottle with you on your walks if you use public restrooms.

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