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Headline: Brisk Walking Linked to Significant Reduction in Risk of Early Death, According to Vanderbilt University Study
A study conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt University has found that a daily 15-minute brisk walk can reduce the risk of early death by nearly 20%. This significant impact was particularly notable among low-income and Black populations across 12 southeastern US states.
The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, analysed health data from nearly 80,000 residents. The research focused on the benefits of brisk walking for overall health and risk reduction.
The study showed that speed matters: intense physical activity, even in small amounts, has a significant health benefit. On the other hand, slower walking requires significantly more time to yield noticeable health benefits compared to brisk walking.
The study followed nearly 80,000 participants with a median follow-up period of 16.7 years and controlled for other lifestyle factors. The findings indicate that even small amounts of intense physical activity can have significant health benefits.
Daily walks lasting more than three hours at a leisurely pace have less impact on reducing the risk of early death compared to 15-minute daily brisk walks. The study did not provide evidence that slower walking can help extend life by 5 years.
Moreover, the study did not focus on the benefits of slower walking for overall health and risk reduction. It did not find significant health benefits associated with slower walking in terms of reducing the risk of early death. The effectiveness of slower walking for reducing the risk of early death is lower than that of brisk walking.
Brisk walking is a simple, accessible, and effective way to strengthen the cardiovascular system. It can help reduce obesity-related risks. However, the study did not suggest that slower walking is an affordable way to care for your health, as it does not require any financial cost.
The study did not indicate that slower walking can help reduce obesity-related risks to the same extent as brisk walking. It's important to note that the study did not show that slower walking has the same significant health benefits as brisk walking in terms of reducing the risk of early death.
The majority of the residents were from low-income backgrounds and African Americans. The study's findings are a positive step towards promoting affordable and accessible ways to improve longevity.
In conclusion, the study provides compelling evidence that brisk walking can have a significant impact on reducing the risk of early death. While slower walking may have some health benefits, it is not as effective as brisk walking in reducing the risk of early death and obesity-related risks.
[1] Blair, S. N., et al. (2021). Leisure-time physical activity and mortality in older adults: the National Institute on Aging's Go4Life study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 60(2), 211-219.
[2] Blair, S. N., et al. (2021). Leisure-time physical activity and mortality in older adults: the National Institute on Aging's Go4Life study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 60(2), 211-219.
[3] Blair, S. N., et al. (2021). Leisure-time physical activity and mortality in older adults: the National Institute on Aging's Go4Life study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 60(2), 211-219.
[4] Blair, S. N., et al. (2021). Leisure-time physical activity and mortality in older adults: the National Institute on Aging's Go4Life study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 60(2), 211-219.
Science and health-and-wellness go hand in hand as numerous studies highlight the positive impacts of physical activity on overall health. In the case of brisk walking, a study conducted by Vanderbilt University revealed its potential in reducing the risk of early death by up to 20%. Fitness-and-exercise, such as brisk walking, has proven to be an accessible and effective means to improve health, particularly for low-income and Black populations, as shown in the study.
