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Be sure to wear sunscreen when you walk outdoors to prevent sunburn and reduce your risk of skin cancer. But the good news is that walking itself is associated with living longer and healthier. Walking an hour a day most days of the week is associated with a risk reduction of 30% - 50% for heart disease, stroke, Type II diabetes, colon cancer and breast cancer, as well as less risk of many other diseases
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