Episode #107: "Livability Issues"
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Personal Health & Fitness
Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon doesn't go to work in the back of a limousine; he rides his bike! As founder of the Bike Caucus and co-chair of the Task Force on Livable Communities, Blumenauer is working to help communities work together to improve land use, environment and transportation. |
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Fuel for the Road
Laney Hixon talks about how the diet of different ethnic groups and regions of the country can affect your health. |
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Gear to Go
Using hand weights while you walk…does it increase calorie burn? Host Mark Fenton answers this age-old question for walkers. |
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Call to Action
Rick Bradley of the Dept. of Transportation believes by increasing your activity level at work, even if it's just for 10 minutes at a time, you can improve your health. You don't have to sweat to boost your fitness. |
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Travel & Adventure
We travel to Washington, D.C.-a truly walkable city with wonderful places to explore on foot, including the Mall, the C&O Canal, and nearby Alexandria. |