Walking – ohWow

When it comes to exercise and longevity, variety may be just as important as volume. A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that consistently engaging in a diverse range of physical activities—from walking and weightlifting to gardening and tennis—is associated with a significantly lower risk of premature death, even when the total amount of exercise remains the same. The findings, published Tuesday in BMJ Medicine, add a novel dimension to the well-established link between physical activity and longevity. Researchers suggest that it may matter not only how much people move, but also how many different ways they move. Variety Matters at Every Activity Level The study analyzed health and lifestyle data from more than 111,000 adult men and women ove...

Walking is one of the most accessible and effective forms of exercise, yet many people underestimate its power. According to leading experts like Dr. Cedric Bryant, president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, walking is a safe, low-impact activity that requires no special skills and delivers impressive physical and mental health benefits. Meeting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week is as simple as 30 minutes of brisk walking five days a week. Regular walking has been shown to lower the risk of severe cardiovascular disease, dementia, and cancer while improving cardiovascular health, blood pressure, blood sugar control, metabolism, weight management, mobility, s...

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Exercise Variety—Not Just Amount—Linked to Lower Risk of Early Death, Harvard Study Finds

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