Via the NYT: Exercise has long been linked anecdotally to creativity. For millenniums, writers and artists have said that they develop their best ideas during a walk, although some of us also do our best procrastinating then. But little science has supported the idea that exercise aids creativity. Until now! Researchers at Standford University decided to […]
Many of you have probably heard about the Heartbleed vulnerability, which has been given — rightfully — a huge amount of press coverage. Good news: Walker Tracker is not affected. Because we care very much about security we thought we’d post an update, even though we were never affected by this vulnerability. However, I strongly […]
Currently I’m wearing four pedometers (testing, you know, wink wink). In today’s parlance, they call these nifty things ‘wearable devices’. Here’s today’s report, from an abnormally active day. My activities: One 24 minute run Two ~40 minute bike rides Some walking… Pedometer readings: Omron HJ-320: 7,488 (in coin pocket) Fitbit One: 11,480 (in coin pocket) […]
Last night we migrated to a new mapping provider. In case those of you currently walking the Transylvanian Trek wondered why your maps began to look awfully…dark and uh…with maybe blood-red seas, it’s because we altered them for Halloween in celebration of our maps transition. The skies will lighten back up and the waters will […]
As do other physical activities, it was determined in a new study of over 73,000 women. In fact, walkers lowered their risk of cancer by 14%, and more frequent exercisers lowered their cancer risks by up to 25%. Great news – Read more about it at the New York Times
I really enjoyed NYT writer Gretchen Reynolds interview about her book “The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer“, with Dr. Naimon in his Healthwatch Podcast (listen here or subscribe on iTunes). She dispels a lot of myths based on recent science: Is running really bad for your knees? Can […]
These are the two most popular forms of exercise in the United States. Which one wins? A couple of new studies show that it depends. Controlling weight? Running wins Heart disease? Walking wins this one. It bears repeating that either walking or running is healthier than not doing either, Dr. Williams said, whatever your health […]
A new study indicates: Yes! You’re here, and so you already know this! In a study of 7,804 employees, findings indicated that there were significant drops in health risks among high-risk employees. And that risk alleviation is going to have a direct impact on an employer’s bottom line: “The current sick care model in the U.S. […]
We have two new features to announce: Better Statistics Downloads We know that getting data out of the system is vital for incentives programs and to measure the efficacy of your own initiatives. As of today we make that even easier for you. We’ve always had statistics downloads, but the data you get is much […]
What a great day. Here in Portland it genuinely feels like spring. I think I’ll go take a walk right now. Hope to see you out there!
