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Dezarae Bodnar is part of a research study looking to break down barriers and make trails at Brandon's Riverbank Discovery Centre more accessible. She wants to find out how Brandonites use the green space to make it more inclusive and welcoming, especially for Indigenous community members.

Clocking 22 minutes of moderate physical activity every day may be enough to offset the unhealthy lifestyle of sitting for long periods of time, according to a recent study.

Saving money and the environment are two good reasons to have accessible walking and cycling paths, but now theres proof that just living near a trail can reduce the risk of heart disease.

A study led by the University of Manitoba found that living close to a trail leads to an 8% reduction in the risk factors for heart disease.

WINNIPEG - Cities that build safe and easy-to-access paths for walking, running and cycling can improve the heart health of residents who live nearby, a study led by the University of Manitoba suggests.

A University of Manitoba-led study found that living close to a trail used for walking, running and cycling leads to an eight per cent reduction in the risk factors for heart disease. “If you build ...