{"id":2921,"date":"2007-05-21T13:31:48","date_gmt":"2007-05-21T18:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wholehealthchicago.com\/?p=2921"},"modified":"2021-03-22T21:50:08","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T02:50:08","slug":"where-you-live-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wholehealthchicago.com\/blog\/2007\/05\/21\/where-you-live-matters","title":{"rendered":"Where You Live Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Click here <\/a>for the original post.<\/p>\n

Regular readers know that I\u2019m fond of studies that confirm what seems to be obvious, intellectually or intuitively. Here\u2019s one to get you walking.<\/p>\n

Researchers writing in the American Journal of Health Promotion<\/em> found that people who live in the most pedestrian-friendly sections of New York City have less body fat, as reflected in a lower body mass index.<\/p>\n

The lead author of the study, Andrew Rundle, says a combination of commercial property and residences places people within walking distance of the shops they need to live. He\u2019s quoted as saying \u201cYou\u2019re not going to get off the couch to walk to the corner store if there\u2019s no corner store to walk to.\u201d<\/p>\n

The more you can put this idea into practice, the more your body will thank you, with increased flexibility and stamina, and stronger bones too, in addition to that leaner profile.<\/p>\n

If you live in an area that\u2019s mainly car-friendly, apply the walking-more concept the next time you\u2019re out shopping, commuting, or making your way through an airport. Revel in getting a parking spot farthest from the mall doors. Take the stairs instead of the escalator. Get off the bus early. Walk on the airport floor, not on the people-mover.<\/p>\n

It all adds up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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