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Walk It Off: Pedometers Push People to Lose Weight

Researchers note significant drops in blood pressure

By Colleen Barry,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 22, 2007 7:23 AM CST

(Newser) – New research suggests that wearing a pedometer can significantly increase a person's daily physical activity, which in turn can lower weight and blood pressure. Pedometers, small devices worn on the hip that count steps, can cost as little as $15. Overall, pedometer users increased their...   Read full story »

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