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Key Takeaways
Working from home means Americans are more sedentary than ever.
The good news is that taking a walk can offset those health problems.
Regular movement can help stave off chronic illness like cardiovascular disease, some cancers, and diabetes.
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How Long Does a Walk Need to Be?
This can be split into 30 minutes a day, five days a week.
Is Walking Enough Physical Activity to Stay Healthy?
Walking is a great activity and its accessible to such a wide variety of the population.
You dont need any special equipment, facilities, skills, or training, Zaslow said.
This can help prevent falls as you age.
Nutrition Matters, Too
Ding emphasizes you cant walk your way out of an unhealthy diet.
Eating well is critical for a healthy lifestyle and reducing mortality risk.
Ideally, if you does both well, the mortality risk is the lowest.
Just be sure to pair it with a nutritious diet.
Published online July 10, 2022. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2021-105195
