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Photos © Chickaro Martin

D.C. Fitness Expert Gets Kids Fit Through Fun

Posted 02/17/14 by Elissa Southward in Health and Wellness | Tagged with Capital Trails Coalition, District Of Columbia, Schools and Young People, Urban Pathways, Why Use Trails?

Chickaro Martin and RTC recently teamed up to work with students at D.C. Prep School on ways they can incorporate the Metropolitan Branch Trail—which runs right by their playground—into their play time and daily routines.

A relaxed bicycle ride on the beach | Photo courtesy Kim Seng, CC by 2.0

Top 7 Reasons Happy Hearts = Healthy Hearts

Posted 02/14/14 by Elissa Southward in Health and Wellness | Tagged with Health and Active Living, Why Use Trails?

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we'd like to take the opportunity to focus on emotional heart health, which recently has been proven and recognized as having a profound impact on physical heart health in a number of different ways…for example, did you know…?

Photos © Rick and Marica Laus

Triumph on the Trails (Broken Hearts Repaired)

Posted 02/12/14 by Rick and Marcia Laus in Trail Use | Tagged with Health and Active Living, Why Use Trails?

As we lead up to Valentine’s Day in our American Heart Month series, RTC is pleased to share this story by guest contributor Marcia Laus of how—after losing a son to epilepsy and battling severe health problems—she (55) and her husband Rick (58) are rebuilding their lives and repairing their hearts on America’s trails.

Photo courtesy Louise McGrody/Washington Bikes

Remain Active in the Golden Years

Posted 02/10/14 by Louise McGrody in Health and Wellness | Tagged with Healthy Aging, Why Use Trails?

Active aging is essential to healthy aging, according to the CDC. But, as this blog tells us, ensuring seniors have access to opportunities for physical activity is, and must be, a community-wide effort.

The Effects of Disparities and Walkability on Health: A Closer Look at Washington, D.C.

Posted 02/05/14 by Dr. Ted Eytan in Health and Wellness | Tagged with District Of Columbia, Equity, Walkability and Bikeability, Why Use Trails?

In the past decade, much research has been published about the effects of socioeconomic imbalances on health and wellness. In observance of American Heart Month, RTC is pleased to present this post by Dr. Ted Eytan, which discusses a factor that health professionals attribute as being particularly relevant to the short- and long-term health of communities: walkability.

Healthy Young Hearts: the Beating Pulse of RTC's Mission

Posted 02/04/14 by Eric Oberg in Health and Wellness | Tagged with Schools and Young People, Why Use Trails?

RTC staff work tirelessly around the country on projects that open up opportunities for children and their families to get outside, get active and ultimately be together. We believe that trails are one of those special places where families can not only spend quality time together, which is so important, but also allow for that special time to be spent making every family member healthier through movement.

Get Heart Healthy This February on America's Trails

Posted 01/31/14 by Elissa Southward in Health and Wellness | Tagged with Why Use Trails?

Here at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, we understand the undeniably important connection between our nation’s vast trail systems and our nation’s heart health. And it’s this connection that has inspired us to join and help lead this conversation, this February and year-round, to fight for healthier communities across America.

Hit the Trail for Better ZZZs

Posted 12/02/09 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Health and Wellness | Tagged with Why Use Trails?

A new study has made the extent of the correlation between exercise and sleep clearer than ever.

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