Taking steps toward good health Play Video

Posted: Jul 2, 2009 6:21 PM
Updated: Jul 2, 2009 6:30 PM

America is getting fatter.  So, how do we slim down the nation?  A low-cost idea could do the trick. It's as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. 

Experts say walking 30 minutes a day  can reduce a woman's risk of heart attack by 30 percent, cut cancer risk in men by a third and reduce high blood pressure by nearly 30 percent.

One study found that a regular walking routine could actually reduce your health care costs by more than $300 a year.

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