Ms. Crowe receives regular home visits from occupational and physical therapists, who work with her on puzzles, problem-solving games and exercise, including walking, stretching, leg exercises and light weights.

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"They just say that it might snow and the whole city shuts down, " said Sheri Sable, who was out walking her two dogs in light rain and marveled at how even the dog park she frequents failed to open at 7 a.m.

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Walking the line between light and heavy, the meal satisfied with the mix of robust (lamb belly) and subtle (turnip soup) flavors.

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These deflected light patterns help electronics "learn" walking patterns and detect if they are deteriorating, for instance in the elderly.

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Those afternoons the light died quickly and we talked nearly non-stop, race-walking into the wind.

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Their large eyes would have helped them to see in the low light, and their flat feet would have been just as useful for walking on snow as they are on sand.

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Researchers say walking, climbing steps, biking and even dancing all count, but activities such as bowling and light housekeeping do not.

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The ridge of the South Downs I was walking had become a frontier in the landscape, dividing the world into realms of weather, light and colour.

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Simply doing aerobic exercise such as walking or light treadmill workouts will not be adequate to preserve muscle tone, bone health, balance and posture.

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