Explore our complete collection of Howdy Health Sync Blog articles, organized by topic to help you live a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Whether you’re looking for walking tips, ways to build healthy habits, or nutrition advice that supports long-term wellness, you’ll find research-based guidance and practical steps from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension below.
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Walking Basics and Programs
- 25 Fun Walk Ideas
- Benefits of Walking for Exercise
- Is it Better to Walk Faster or Longer?
- Is Walking Good Exercise?
- How to Make Family Walks a Habit
- How to Start Walking as a Family
- Overcoming Barriers to Walking with Your Family
- Reasons to Join a Walking Group to Meet Your Health Goals
- The Importance of Walking as a Family
- Walking for Weight Loss
- Walking for Seniors
- Walking Tips for Beginners
- Walking Program: A 12-Week Plan for Beginners
- Well Families Starts with You
Walking Technique, Workouts, and Performance
- 4 Types of Exercise for Optimal Health and Performance
- 5 Beginner Goals for Resistance Training
- 5 Tips for Managing Sore Muscles
- 5 Tips to Boost Your Walking Routine
- 7 Tips for Making Exercise a Habit
- 7 Types of Walking Styles
- Core Exercises for Strength and Stability
- How Fast is a Brisk Walk?
- How to Check Your Heart Rate
- How to Count Steps Without a Pedometer, Watch, or Phone
- How to Find Your Target Heart Rate
- How to Stack Your Workouts for Maximum Results
- Swing Your Arms While Walking for Added Benefit
- Tips and Techniques for Proper Walking Form
- Treadmill Workouts for Beginners
Warm-Ups, Recovery, and Health/Safety
- 4 Fall Prevention Strategies
- How to Choose Sunscreen
- How to Choose Walking Shoes
- How Long Should a Warm-Up Last?
- How Much Water Should You Drink for Optimal Hydration?
- Is it Better to Walk Faster or Longer?
- Malaria Prevention in Texas
- Mosquito-Borne Illness in Texas
- Flu Season
- Overcoming Exercise Barriers
- What Are the Best Socks for Your Feet?
- What to Wear for Cold Weather Exercise
- What to Wear in Hot Weather
- What Are the Benefits of Warming Up Before Exercise?
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
- Add More Whole Grains to Your Diet Using These 3 Steps
- DASH Diet Benefits and Guidelines
- Do Detox Diets and Cleanses Work?
- Do Plants Have Protein?
- Eat More Fruit Using These 5 Simple Strategies
- How to Add More Plant-Based Protein to Your Diet
- How to Eat More Vegetables
- How Healthy Are Sugar Substitutes?
- Mediterranean Diet Benefits and Guidelines
- Probiotics: Good Bacteria in the Dairy Aisle
- Reducing Added Sugar Intake
- Sugary Drink Alternatives
- Sugary Snack Alternatives
- 8 Reasons to Add Fiber to Your Diet