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Three Miles: Should You Walk or Run? What the Science Says About Health Benefits, Risks, and Practical Choices

By MedXY 08/10/2025

Walking and running the same distance deliver similar long-term health gains. Choice should depend on energy expenditure, body type, injury risk, and sustainability—because consistency matters more than speed.

Medical News Wellness & Lifestyle

Walking More Than 100 Minutes Daily May Lower Risk of Chronic Low Back Pain

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A large prospective cohort study links daily walking of over 100 minutes to reduced risk of chronic low back pain, emphasizing walking volume over intensity as a preventive strategy.

Clinical Updates Wellness & Lifestyle

Walking and Dietary Interventions Offer Cognitive Protection in APOE ε4 Carriers: New Evidence from Longitudinal and Multinational Trials

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Regular walking and lifestyle interventions slow cognitive decline, especially in APOE ε4 carriers at heightened Alzheimer’s risk, with effects pronounced in women. Evidence underscores the value of simple activity and healthy diet for at-risk older adults.