Walking indoors at home, in a gym or even a mall can be easy ways to get beneficial physical activity. However, research shows that being outdoors in areas rich with trees, shrubs and grass may help reduce the risk of dying from heart disease. “It doesn’t matter how fast or how far you walk, the important thing is to get moving. Counting steps doesn’t have to be part of a structured exercise program,” Arnett said. “Increasing your everyday activity, like parking slightly further from your destination, doing some extra housework or yardwork and even walking your dog can all add up to more steps and better health.” 23
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