Use of pedometer associated with increased physical activity, decreased blood pressure and weight

Time November 20, 2007 - 5:00am Link Use of pedometer associated with increased physical activity, decreased blood pressure and weight Description A review of previous studies indicates that use of a pedometer, especially with a daily step goal, is associated with significant increases in physical activity (additional walking of about a mile a day) and decreases in body mass index and blood pressure, according to an article in the Nov. 21 issue of JAMA. Source AAAS Science News Email to friendBookmark thisPrint version » login or register to post comments | 59 reads Score: 0  0 vote(s) updated every 10 min