We all can take a lesson from National Walk to School Day (also known as Bike to School Day). The day encourages parents and students to find safe routes to walk or bike to school, encouraging fitness and cleaner air. (Oh, how good it feels to exercise before going to school or work!) While it’s not always possible to walk to school—or to work—the day reminds us to use our legs whenever we can as a way of getting around. For more information, go to www.WalkBikeToSchool.org.

Walk for 20 minutes a day. Do it for a year and you could lose 10 pounds…be in a better mood…get fewer colds…and reduce your risk for heart disease. Just 20 minutes a day—less time than it takes to watch your favorite TV sitcom!