Walking and Heart Health
Research suggests that the way you space out your daily steps can impact your future health outcomes, beyond just the total step count.
A study of over 33,000 adults in the UK Biobank found that taking most daily steps during longer strolls was associated with a lower risk of death from any cause and a lower risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks or strokes.
Participants who walked for longer bouts had a lower risk of a future cardiovascular event, like a heart attack or stroke, even after adjusting for the total number of steps taken.
This study highlights the importance of considering the pattern of physical activity, not just the total amount, when assessing its impact on health.
Author's summary: Walking patterns affect heart health more than step count.
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