New York City’s Scaffolding Gets a Long Overdue Makeover

Officials have unveiled six new designs, in the biggest reimagining of the city’s ubiquitous sidewalk sheds in decades.

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Walking a Few Thousand Steps Daily May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, New Study Suggests

A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease.

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Which Is Better, One Long Walk or Many Short Ones?

A new analysis is one of the first to study whether spacing steps out or consolidating them was linked to better health outcomes.

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How Jordi Fernández, the Brooklyn Nets Coach, Spends an NBA Off Day

Mr. Fernández starts game days with meditation. But when he’s off, his children keep him running all across the city.

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How Good Is Exercise That Feels Effortless?

The “zone zero” fitness trend promotes very low-intensity movement, like walking and housework. Here’s what it can — and can’t — do for you.

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This Frustrated New York Pedestrian Calls Out Bad Walkers

They go slowly. They spread out. They stop. Some urban pedestrians make life annoying for the fleeter of foot.

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Uncovering the Genes That Let Our Ancestors Walk Upright

A new study reveals some of the crucial molecular steps on the path to bipedalism.

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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Diabetes Risk, Study Shows

Strong evidence suggests that following the diet, cutting calories and exercising lowers the chances of developing diabetes for those with metabolic risk factors.

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What Are the Best Exercises for Back Pain?

The condition is hard to treat. But moving can help, if you do it right.

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What Is ‘Japanese Walking?’

The workout is simple, and its health benefits are backed by nearly 20 years of research.

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