Longer walks cut heart disease risk
Longer, uninterrupted walks slash heart disease risk by up to two-thirds compared to short strolls.
Why it matters
- Longer walks cut heart disease risk by up to two-thirds.
- Challenges the "10,000 steps a day" myth.
By the numbers
- Study size: 33,560 UK adults aged 40–79.
- Only 8% walked 15+ minutes uninterrupted.
- Risk reduction: up to two-thirds with longer walks.
The big picture
- Quality of walking (duration) matters more than step count.
- Simple lifestyle change with big health benefits.
What they're saying
- Experts emphasize walk duration over step count.
- Some users question practicality of defining short walks as 5 minutes.
Caveats
- Study shows correlation, not causation, in less active individuals (<8,000 steps/day).
What’s next
- Further studies could confirm findings and explore mechanisms.