Flora Yang is small, spry and not afraid to tell you her age: “90-something.” She walks twice a week at the Mazza Gallerie mall in Northwest Washington and says mall walking keeps her young and fit.
Health officials are starting to notice that effect too and say more malls should open their doors to walkers.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put out a guide saying the mall is a perfect place for seniors to get in their steps.
It’s no secret that getting up and moving makes people healthier and reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. But unpredictable weather and unsafe streets sometimes get in the way, especially for seniors.
That’s where shopping malls come in.
Full article at: National Post