Heart disease: Walking for a healthy heart

References

Citations

1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2008). 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (ODPHP Publication No. U0036). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. Available online: http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/pdf/paguide.pdf.

2. Covera-Tindel T, et al. (2004). Effects of a home walking exercise program on functional status and symptoms in heart failure. American Heart Journal, 147(2): 339–346.

Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: October 8, 2008
Medical Review:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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