Walking improves health, but pick up pace, say experts

Almost nothing is easier and cheaper than walking, but many people need to pick up the pace and put some spring into their step. And they need to walk whenever they can: Walk to do errands, walk the dog, go out and enjoy a local park, says Miriam Nelson, a professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University in Boston and co-author of “Strong Women Stay Young.” Read more.