Walking

 Study Finds

Fast walking for just 15 minutes a day was linked to a nearly 20% reduction in death risk in a major long-term study.

The research focused on low-income and Black adults, a population often underrepresented in health studies.

Speed mattered more than duration: slow walking for hours offered far fewer benefits than short bouts of brisk walking.

Findings suggest a simple, low-cost way to improve health and reduce disparities—no gym or fancy equipment required

“Fast walking as little as 15 minutes a day was associated with a nearly 20% reduction in total mortality,” the researchers wrote, while “only a 4% reduction in mortality was found in association with more than three hours of daily slow walking.”