Walk Boston Resources on the Many Benefits of Walking

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If you’re working to encourage your community to walk, you might want to take a look at some of the work Walk Boston is doing!

First, view their “Walk Your Way to Health” Powerpoint presentation to learn about research that supports the many health benefits of walking. Walking can prevent obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, and many other common ailments like diabetes and joint-pain. It can also promote healthier brain development and aid in memory retention.

The development of more walkable communities also has economic and safety benefits!

Then take a look at Walk Boston’s walking resources to learn about more specific content such as walking in rural areas, information on laws, safe routes to school, community and data on the economic benefits of walking.

Learn more by visiting walkboston.org.