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Doctors Prescribe Hiking in National Parks

8:00 a.m. on July 2, 2011 (EDT)
Alicia
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If you're reading this, you likely know firsthand that going for a hike or walk in nature has a positive impact on your mood and health. You just feel better after being active outdoors, better than if you'd hit the treadmill or sta...

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10:47 p.m. on July 4, 2011 (EDT)
Rick-Pittsburgh
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Finally a valid excuse. :)

9:24 p.m. on July 5, 2011 (EDT)
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So, can one tell their boss that they have a prescription that will prevent them from coming to work today?  ;-}>

2:10 p.m. on July 7, 2011 (EDT)
Callahan
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Watch out for your health on Yellowstone, maybe wear some bells and take bear spray.

6:16 p.m. on July 7, 2011 (EDT)
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Reminds me of Dr. Paul Dudley White of Harvard . When I was a child in the 50's, he would be featured in the newspapers and weekly publications advocating the active lifestyle to prevent cornorary disease.

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