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Why walking isn't enough when it comes to exercise By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness I walk my dog a few miles every morning, and like to think I can cross "exercise" off my to-do list for the day. But as Ashley Mateo reports, walking has limitations—and not every walk counts as a workout. READ MORE Share This Story

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