'Walk far, often for your heart'

Walking far and often may be the best exercise for overweight adults suffering from heart disease, according to new study.

In a study of 74 overweight patients, researchers found that walking a longer-distance at a moderately pace reduced the patients' risk factors more than shorter, more-intense bouts of exercise.

After five months, patients in the long-distance walking group had lost twice as much weight and body fat. Click here for full article.