Walking Weekly Can Boost Heart Health In Older People, Study Finds

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2025.10.22 18:31
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A Harvard University study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that walking 4,000 steps a day just once or twice a week can significantly reduce the risk of early death and heart disease in older women. The study tracked 13,547 women aged 62 and older over more than 10 years, revealing a 26% lower risk of death and a 27% lower risk of heart disease for those who met the step count. The findings emphasize the importance of total walking volume rather than frequency, although the study's observational nature limits definitive conclusions.