Turns Out That the More Children Walk Around, the More Upward Mobility They Enjoy as Adults

Researchers find that walking contributes to a sense of community and belonging — powerful positive forces we all long for.

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They say the road to success is made by walking. For children, that is literally true. Turns out that the more children walk around, the more upward mobility they enjoy as adults, concluded a study in American Psychologist.

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