Can Faster Walking Improve Longevity?
Just 15 minutes of brisk walking per day can have a dramatic effect on your health and longevity, according to new research from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Why it matters: Researchers found short bursts of quick walking were linked with a nearly 20% reduction in mortality.
Between the lines: The general upsides of walking are well documented. But this research showed that walking at a quick pace delivers health benefits on a much shorter timeline. The research found slow walking for more than three hours daily was associated with a 4% reduction in mortality.
Zoom in: Fast walking reduced premature death from all causes, researchers said. It was particularly effective at reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease, which is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States.
Excerpted from Axios Nashville
