LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – A recent study shows that longer walks can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and early death. The research, published in the renowned journal Annals of Internal Medicine, analyzed the movement patterns of over 33,000 adults in the UK. It turned out that longer periods of walking of at least 15 minutes are particularly beneficial for heart health.
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A new study suggests that longer walks can significantly benefit heart health. The research, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, shows that people who take their daily steps in longer bursts of 15 minutes or more have a significantly lower risk of heart disease and death. These findings are based on an analysis of the exercise patterns of over 33,000 adults in the UK.
The researchers, including Borja del Pozo Cruz from the Universidad Europea de Madrid, divided the participants into groups based on the duration of their walking bouts. The largest group consisted of people who walked for less than five minutes at a time. After nearly ten years of follow-up, it was found that longer bouts of walking were associated with a lower risk of death and a lower risk of heart disease.
The study questions the widespread recommendation of 10,000 steps per day. According to Steven Riechman of Texas A&M University, who was not involved in the study, this number is more of a marketing tool than a science-based guideline. He emphasizes that the body needs time to switch from rest to exercise mode, which explains the benefits of longer periods of walking.
What is particularly noteworthy is that the positive effects of longer walks were most pronounced in previously inactive people. This group benefited most from longer periods of walking, suggesting that it is never too late to start regular exercise. Experts like Carmen Swain of Ohio State University emphasize that older adults can also benefit from the health benefits of walking.
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