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How Dangerous Is It to Use Your Cellphone While Walking?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:13:43 +0000

We’ve all been warned about the dangers of using our cell phones while driving. But did you know phone usage when you’re simply walking can make you accident-prone, too? Scientists at Stony Brook University in New York conducted experiments with 33 male and female adults in their 20s and discovered texters in particular had a [...]

Walking May Make You Thinner, But Will It Also Make You Stronger? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:16:52 +0000

In recent years, health advocacy groups have recommended walking a minimum of 10,000 steps a day to stay fit.

And although all that pavement-pounding does help keep your weight down, researchers have found it doesn’t make people stronger or improve their balance and agility.

Best Playgrounds in Abilene – Rudy's Top Five

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:07:10 +0000

With 27 parks in Abilene that cover over 1,000 acres, I knew I had better wear some comfortable shoes for this task. For the sake of this blog I'll clear the air on this, Abilene has playgrounds for young and old alike. and not all the playgrounds have swings, teeter-totters, merry-go-rounds and slides. Some feature water works and/or statuary or large art sculptures and areas that offer a place to relax. There is even a playground for dogs.