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Pedometers help people take a step to get active, Stanford study finds
11-20-2007 · EurekAlert!Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have found that the use of a pedometer is associated with significant increases in physical activity and weight loss and improvements in blood pressure.
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- Living in poor neighborhoods raises risks for heart disease and stroke
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- Aging stem cells in mice may hold answers to diseases of the aged, Stanford study finds
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- Screening for behavioral health first step to getting treatment
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