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6 days ago
- Health
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What Happens to Your Body When You Walk a Mile a Day, According to Experts
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Walking is a great way to get daily exercise. And setting personal goals can help you get more from every walk you take. You can aim to pick up your pace, climb more hills, or elevate your heart rate. Or you can start even more simply: You can try to walk a mile every day. Experts love this fitness goal because it's straightforward, achievable, and capable of delivering big results over time. 'One day where you walk a mile doesn't seem like much,' says Tony Gentilcore, C.S.C.S., a fitness coach. 'But over the course of a week, month, year … that all adds up.' This steady progress can empower you and motivate you to keep going, he adds. Plus, walking a mile a day doesn't take much time. While everyone is different—and your pace may vary from day to day—it often takes just 15 to 20 minutes to walk a mile at a moderate speed, says Marcel Dinkins, Peloton instructor and motivational speaker. NSCA-certified trainer Alfonso Moretti agrees. He recommends aiming for a 20-minute mile-long walk. 'That equates to walking 3 miles per hour,' he says. Interested in adding this new fitness goal to your to-do list? Here's what happens to your body when you walk a mile a day—plus expert tips on how to do it. Walking offers a number of benefits. And when you do it consistently, those benefits compound over time, delivering bigger results. Here are some of the perks experts say you can expect when you start walking a mile a day. Walking a mile a day can improve your heart health. Movement—especially brisk movement—elevates your heart rate and supports your cardiovascular system, Dinkins says. Walking every day is thought to help you live longer. And the farther you walk, the more pronounced those benefits become. 'Walking has been shown to decrease all-cause mortality,' Moretti says. 'In fact, the more you walk, the less likely you'll be to get cancer, arthritis, heart disease, and much more.' Walking can boost your mental health. And walking at a brisk pace for 2.5 hours a week—about 20 minutes a day—may lower your risk of depression. This may happen for a number of reasons, but Dinkins points out that walking (and other forms of exercise) can be a great way to clear your mind. Like any form of regular exercise, walking a mile a day burns calories. 'Any movement burns calories,' says Beth Warren, R.D.N., founder of Beth Warren Nutrition. 'And done consistently, [it] adds up to a significant positive impact on your weight.' The exact number of calories you'll burn will depend on your metabolism, pace, and more. But most people can expect to burn about 100 calories when they walk a mile. The impact of walking on weight loss depends on what you were doing before. 'It stands to reason that if someone goes from doing nothing to walking a mile a day, they may see a trend of weight loss over the course of several weeks to months,' Gentilcore says. What else you're doing matters, too. 'Walking a mile every day will help boost weight loss if you're consuming a nutritious diet and are in a calorie deficit,' Moretti says. It's one thing to say you'll walk a mile a day, and another to actually do it. But experts have some tips to help you reach your goal: Plan when you'll walk. 'You could walk to work if it's feasible, take a brisk stroll during your lunch break, make it a post-dinner ritual, or do it the first thing in the morning,' Dinkins says. Put the walk on your calendar. 'There's a lot of power that comes with checking off that you did something on any given day,' Gentilcore says. 'I find that once someone can see that they're being consistent, that's a behavior that will generally stick around for a while.' Walk a little longer every day. Moretti recommends walking 5 minutes several times a week. 'Every two weeks, add another 2 minutes to your schedule,' he says. 'After a few months, you'll be walking 20 to 30 minutes per day.' Break up your walks. If walking a whole mile seems intimidating, break it into smaller segments throughout your day. 'The key is finding what works best for your schedule and lifestyle, and making it a consistent habit,' Dinkins says. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
Miami Herald
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Longtime Norland girls' basketball coach honored with Herald Lifetime Achievement Award
Never take anything for granted. That was a lesson Carla Harris always instilled in the girls' basketball players she coached for three decades at Miami Norland. It was a philosophy that helped the Vikings persevere on the court and eventually win back-to-back state titles in 2009 and 2010 after coming up short multiple times in previous years. And it's a lesson in life that helped numerous student-athletes including talented players such as former Norland guard Brittanny Dinkins, now a professional player internationally. 'I remember (Dinkins) was being highly recruited by colleges, but her discipline wasn't there,' Harris said. 'I must have kicked her out of the gym more than once. But I knew the potential she had and I wanted her to realize it. She told me she didn't wanna be the weakest link academically on the team. She tore her ACL going into junior year. She came back and worked all summer on and off the court to come back and took us to state the next year. 'Our relationship today, it's almost like she's my mentor now.' Dinkins, who went on to play college basketball at Southern Mississippi and later in Iceland and Chile, is one of dozens of examples of the lives Harris has touched during her time at Norland. For her distinguished career on and off the court, Harris is being honored as one of the Miami Herald's 2024-25 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Harris stepped down as Norland's coach before this past season after coaching the Vikings for 25 years as head coach and another five prior to that under the late Jim Wilson. Harris, who now serves as assistant dean of discipline at Norland, her alma mater, played for Wilson in high school, and went on to a standout career at the University of Miami under then-coach Ferne Labati. After graduating from UM, Harris returned to her alma mater to coach with her mentor, Wilson. She became head coach in 2000 and spent the next 25 seasons helping the Vikings become one of the state's premier programs. 'I remember going into my academic advisor's office at UM, and I asked what do I have to do to be a high school coach,' Harris said. 'She said, go back and be a teacher. That sounded good to me.' Harris led Norland to its lone state titles and an undefeated season in its first championship season in 2009. She also led the Vikings to three more state runner-up finishes in 2006, 2007 and 2012 and three more state semifinal appearances in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Harris' teams also won four GMAC championships and 23 district titles including a stretch of 16 consecutive district titles from 2001-2015, during which her teams did not lose a district game. 'I was so busy plugging away all the time when it was happening,' Harris said. 'Now, I get to sit back and reflect on some amazing times.' Harris coached numerous athletes who went on to play college basketball and professionally including former WNBA player, Tombi Bell, and others like Dinkins, who would become standouts abroad. For Harris, it meant more than just teaching young women about basketball. 'It's amazing. We have an alumni picnic and when they announced I was stepping down,' Harris said. 'So many of the young ladies came out and reminded me about what it's all really about. They still reach out to me about things going on in their lives. It was always more than just about basketball.'
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Controversial bill that would limit rebuilding after hurricanes sparks debate: 'It's shortsighted'
New state legislation designed to help Floridians prepare for and rebuild after devastating storms could instead end up making resilient reconstruction more difficult. According to reporting by writers from the Miami Herald and Bradenton Herald published in late May by multiple outlets, including the Tampa Bay Times, Senate Bill 180, if signed into law, would provide for further training of emergency teams and a more efficient permitting process to smooth rebuilding. However, the bill might also get in the way of Floridians rebuilding stronger homes after hurricane damage. A building code freeze included in the legislation could allow developers to construct new homes under the same codes that left properties vulnerable in the first place. Additionally, the bill would increase flood insurance rates for "more than 44,000 Floridians" in a dozen communities. Kim Dinkins, policy and planning director at the nonpartisan nonprofit 1000 Friends of Florida, said of the bill, "It's shortsighted." "We said that we want to be more resilient," Dinkins told the local reporters. "When is the time going to be to do that if you can't do anything right after a storm?" Senate Bill 180 was passed by both the House and Senate "with nearly unanimous support." To become law, it would still need to be signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted "above-normal hurricane activity" for this Atlantic hurricane season. Experts are forecasting between 13 and 19 total named storms due to factors like "warmer than average ocean temperatures" and the possibility of higher West African Monsoon activity. Generally speaking, hurricanes are a part of typical weather patterns. But human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, have contributed significantly to an overheated planet, thereby supercharging storms. Warmer ocean and atmospheric temperatures are driving more extreme weather events. A study published in February indicates that hurricanes are likely to become more intense and more frequent in the Atlantic and East Pacific Oceans, putting communities at risk. Inland areas are also increasingly in danger. Systems and structures improved for resilience could help residents navigate these storms and their aftermath, especially in areas where hurricanes hit each year, making them harder and harder to recover from. Many in Florida are still trying to rebuild after previous storms. Stronger standards for resilient construction might help them going forward — weaker standards and higher insurance costs almost assuredly won't. Do you think your house could withstand a hurricane? No way Maybe a weak one I'm not sure It definitely could Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. NOAA reported $182.7 billion in damages from weather and climate-related disasters in 2024. Last year's Hurricane Helene, regarded as the deadliest in the contiguous United States since 2005's Hurricane Katrina, caused about $80 billion in damage in the U.S. In mid-May, Paul Owens, president of 1000 Friends of Florida, published an editorial in the Orlando Sentinel stating that "with a two-thirds majority in both houses, the presiding officers could expand the [legislative] agenda to address the existential threat to local land-use planning in Florida, while preserving the good elements in SB 180." While state legislators may still have options to retain the parts of the bill with the potential to save rather than cost residents money and damage, DeSantis may also simply decline to sign the bill as written. As events unfold, Floridians might continue to share their opinions about the legislation with their elected officials. Regardless of what may happen with SB 180, there's more that can and must be done. Residents can voice support for pro-environment policies, such as those prioritizing resilient infrastructure and ecological restoration. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recommended coastal protections like a living shoreline created with plants, reefs, and other natural barriers to reduce erosion and flooding. Residents will also want to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1. NOAA has released guidance to help communities get ready, suggesting steps like developing a safe evacuation plan, assembling disaster supplies, and weatherizing homes to reduce damage and even lower energy costs. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Mom of 3-year-old Nola Dinkins, who was subject of Amber Alert, charged with lying to police
The mother of a 3-year-old girl whom police say falsely reported that her daughter was abducted has been charged with lying to police following an "intensive" nightlong investigation that involved multiple police agencies, including the FBI. Darrian Randle, 31, was charged with one felony count of false reporting for calling New Castle County Police on the evening of June 10 to say her daughter, Nola Dinkins, was abducted at gunpoint in the 500 block of Gender Road in Ogletown. Police now believe Dinkins to be dead, with Maryland State Police saying just before 4:30 p.m. on June 11 that a body had been found in Cecil County. The agency said investigators are "waiting on positive identification." BACKGROUND: Bill to limit Delaware police cooperation with feds on immigration released from House committee Randle told police that she was driving and Dinkins was upset, so she stopped the car to calm the girl down about 7:15 p.m. She claimed that's when the little girl was taken. Police said at a brief news conference on June 11 that the story was a lie. 'The Amber Alert is now canceled and there's no danger to the public,' said New Castle County Police Sgt. Andrea Botterbusch. 'Sadly, this incident is now being treated as a homicide investigation.' Elena Russo, a spokesperson for the Maryland State Police, confirmed they are leading the investigation. She said police believe the child lived in Cecil County, Maryland. Little information about Randle was immediately known. A largely private Facebook profile showcased two photos that appeared to be of Dinkins when she was a baby. Court records from Indiana, where public records show Randle lived for many years, show a paternity case with Dinkins' father was resolved in March of this year. Randle had filed a notice of relocation in January. The case ultimately went to mediation and was resolved, court records show. When reached by Delaware Online/The News Journal via phone on June 11, Dinkins' paternal grandmother directed a reporter to a family spokesperson. That woman, who did not give her name, said the family did not have "anything to share at this moment." This is a developing story. Return to for updates. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Mom of girl who was subject of Amber Alert charged with lying to police
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Delaware girl reported missing in NCCo now being treated as MD homicide; abduction no longer believed
A 3-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert issued the night of June 10 is still missing, though police no longer believe she was abducted, as her mother initially claimed. The alert for the child has been canceled, police said. In a brief news conference held on June 11, New Castle County Police said this was not an abduction and this is being treated as a homicide investigation by Maryland State Police. The FBI is also investigating. County police issued an Amber Alert shortly after 10 p.m. on June 10, which said the girl's mother contacted police to say her daughter had been abducted at gunpoint by an unknown white man. The mom claimed it happened in the 500 block of Gender Road, a mostly wooded area in Ogletown, about 7:15 p.m. She said she was driving and Dinkins was upset, so she stopped the car to calm the girl down. The mom told police that's when her daughter was taken. She also claimed that an "unknown white female" was driving a car that the man was in. As police and the FBI investigated the abduction, Sgt. Andrea Botterbusch said detectives determined the mother's account was false. 'The Amber alert is now canceled and there's no danger to the public,' Botterbusch said. 'Sadly, this incident is now being treated as a homicide investigation.' A day later, one of the few residents who lives near the road said she didn't hear anything until police knocked on her door about 9 p.m. on June 10. About 12 hours later, on June 11, two unmarked police SUVs were parked along Gender Road. By 10 a.m., one of the SUVs had left. The area where police were told the abduction occurred is mostly wooded, with almost no shoulder to safely park a car. There are a few long streets leading to a development and corporate compound tucked away off the road. An Amber Alert is issued when a child has been abducted and is at risk of serious injury or death. Law enforcement agencies send descriptions of the missing children, their abductors or other information to broadcasters. The alerts also show up on electronic highway signs. Drivers can expect to see this notification on highway signs across the state. While AMBER is really short for America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response, it was created as a legacy to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was abducted and killed in Texas in 1996. The slaying remains unsolved. This is a developing story. Return to for updates. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware girl reported missing now being treated as Maryland homicide
