Is there evidence that walking groups have health benefits? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Published in Br J Sports Med on January 19, 2015

Authors

Sarah Hanson1, Andy Jones1

Author Affiliations

1: Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK.

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