Durham
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Meets 7:00 PM,
3rd Tuesday of each month, City Hall Committee Room.
The public is
always
invited!
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Durham Meets 7:00 PM,
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Health, Walking, and CyclingWalking in Durham
Downtown Durham is a
"walker's paradise".
Check walkscore.com to find
easily walkable destinations in and around Durham. Health Benefits Would you like to decrease your risk for developing numerous chronic diseases and increase your longevity—for free? It’s as simple as opting for the stairs rather than the elevator or picking up your walking shoes rather than the car keys. Physical activity can profoundly improve health and wellness. So pump up your bike tires and hit the road. But how much activity is enough? And what type of activity will give you the most ‘bang for your buck’? Current public health recommendations are for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per day. Lighter-intensity activities require more time, and higher-intensity activities require less time.
These recommendations come from national
panels of scientists and health professionals and are summarized by
the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In addition, the NIH is an excellent
source of health information. Here is
a link to websites developed from the various institutes within the
NIH discussing the health benefits of physical activity. Eating well is also an important part
of a healthy lifestyle. The Department of Health and Human Services
recently announced new
dietary guidelines for making better food choices and living healthier
lives. Exercise for all ages Walk, run, or bike with a friend in Durham
Designing an Active Community CDC's Active
Community Environments Initiative (ACES) If you're feeling particularly ambitious, you can download and read this 200+ page Tranportation Research Board report on the effects of the built-environment on health. Private Foundations Promoting Physical Activity and Health American
Heart Association -- information for this page was compiled by Tim Griffin, a postdoctoral research associate at Duke University Medical Center and a member of BPAC.
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last updated: September, 2007 |
