Non-smoking areas

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In Japan non-smoking areas are often difficult to find in restaurants, including family restaurants. Many of Japan’s politicians have an interest in the tobacco industry. Fact source...

Music help

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Music can help severely brain-injured patients recall personal memories. Fact source...

Bipedal

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Humans became bipedal three to six million years ago. Scientists believe that humans started walking on two legs to better carry goods and to use energy more efficiently. Fact source...

Experts suggest walking

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Experts suggest walking 6,000 steps a day to improve health and 10,000 steps a day to lose weight. Fact source...

Steps per day

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Amish men take about 18,425 steps per day. Amish women take about 14,196. The average American adult takes about 4,000 steps per day. Only 4% of Amish are obese, compared to 31% of the general population. Fact source...

Decrease the risk

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Walking can help decrease the risk of heart attack, decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and can even reduce the risk of bone fracture. Additionally, brisk walking can reduce stress and depression levels as well as improve cancer survival rates. Fact...