US EditionFast walking is a key to longevity, research shows
The study found fast walking reduces premature death risk by nearly 20% and improves health outcomes like blood pressure and immune function, researchers said.
- According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, fast walking for at least 15 minutes daily is linked to a nearly 20% reduction in premature death, compared with a 4% decrease for slow walkers.
- Amid low adherence to weekly activity targets, Dr. Wei Zheng noted that fast walking for 15 minutes daily can offer the same health benefits as 150 minutes of moderate activity per week.
- The study surveyed nearly 85,000 participants and conducted a follow-up in 2023, showing associations between daily walking and health benefits.
- Dr. Andrew Freeman noted that fast walking has been linked to decreased risks of heart failure, arrhythmias, and Type 2 diabetes, and affects blood pressure, which influences cardiac risk.
- Beyond longevity, researchers suggest that daily walking may reduce dementia risk among those predisposed to Alzheimer's and can be easily incorporated via a rec center or outdoor routes.
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A daily 15-minute brisk walk to live longer
A new 16-year study suggests you can improve your health by incorporating brisk walking into your daily routine. We know that brisk walking is better than slow walking, but there hasn't been much research on how many minutes we should spend briskly walking on average. When can you tell if your pace is sufficient? What should you look for when walking? "It's not just one foot in front of the other," says the expert.
Study: Walking fast may help you live longer - WCCB Charlotte's CW
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Early-morning mall walkers may be on to something. New research says fast walking at least 15 minutes a day could be the key to living longer. Thousands of people filled out a questionnaire about their exercise habits, average time working out, walking speed, and health. 16 years later, they did another questionnaire. Analysis of the data showed study participants who fast-walked for at least 15 minutes every day saw a nearly 2…
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