Episode #207: "The Million Year Problem"
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Personal Health & Fitness
The earliest humans were hunter-gatherers. For them food was scarce, and physical activity was critical to survival. Today, calorie-dense, fat-laden food is readily available and physical activity has been engineered out of our lives. How do we counteract a rising obesity epidemic and skyrocketing rates of chronic disease? One way is to create more walkable communities to encourage more physical activity. Mark visits someone who is doing just that-Cara Seiderman, Transportation Program Manager for the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts. |
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Fuel for the Road
Tips for reducing your calorie intake with portion control. |
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Gear to Go
Advice for choosing the right pedometer. |
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Call to Action
More suggestions from Cara Seiderman on creating a more walkable community-using devices such as traffic calming. |
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Travel & Adventure
Harvard Square and the Charles River-just two of the wonderful attractions you'll find in Cambridge, Massachusetts. |
