Walking Longer is Better for Your Heart

Key Findings from a Recent Study

• Longer Walks Improve Heart Health
• Walking for 10 to 15 minutes a day can significantly improve heart health.

• Especially beneficial for people who are not very active.

• Study Details
• Participants: Over 33,000 adults who walked less than 8,000 steps daily.
• Results:
• Those who walked continuously for 10 to 15 minutes had a much lower risk of heart problems.

• Those who walked for just five minutes a day had a higher risk.

• Benefits for the Least Active
• For those who walked 5,000 steps or fewer:
• Risk of heart disease dropped significantly when they walked for longer periods.
• Risk of death also fell dramatically for those who walked continuously for up to 15 minutes.

Expert Advice

• The Way You Walk Matters
• Walking in longer sessions can make a big difference.

• Great news for people who think they don't have time to exercise.

• Simple Changes, Big Benefits
• If you walk a little, try to walk more often and in longer sessions.
• A simple change that can have a big impact on your health.