Tag: walking
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South Kerry Greenway Opens Its First Section This Weekend
Overview: A New Era for Ireland’s Greenway Scene The first section of the South Kerry Greenway will open this weekend, marking a significant milestone for Ireland’s ambitious plan to connect communities with a world-class cycling and walking route. Described by local officials as “a fantastic amenity,” the initial stretch will give residents and visitors a…
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Why a daily walk reduces dementia risk—and how many steps to aim for
Introduction: The power of small, regular steps We’ve long known that exercise supports heart health and cognitive function as we age, but new research is highlighting a simple, accessible habit: daily walking. You don’t need a gym membership or high-intensity workouts to give your brain a boost. Regular, modest walks can help reduce the risk…
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Daily Walks Cut Dementia Risk: How Many Steps Should You Take
Can a Simple Daily Walk Really Reduce Dementia Risk? Yes. Growing evidence suggests that regular, modest physical activity—like a daily walk—can help protect brain health as we age. While high-intensity workouts are beneficial for cardiovascular health, you don’t need to become a gym enthusiast to reduce the risk of dementia. Brief, consistent walks can support…
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New Research Finds Exercise Six Times More Effective Than Walking for Health
New research reveals a powerful edge: exercise six times more effective than walking A recent wave of scientific findings is reshaping how we think about daily movement. While walking remains a popular and accessible form of activity, new research suggests that structured exercise can be six times more effective at delivering health benefits. This conclusion…
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Continuous Walking Patterns Boost Heart Health More Than Short Bouts, Study Finds
New evidence shifts the focus from steps alone to walking patterns A major international study led by researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia and the Universidad Europea in Spain has found that how you accumulate your steps may be just as important as how many you take. Specifically, longer, continuous walks lasting 10…
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Continuous Walking for Heart Health: Longer Sessions Benefit
New insights on walking patterns and heart health A new international study underscores a simple, adjustable approach to improving cardiovascular health for physically inactive adults. Researchers from the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain found that longer periods of continuous walking confer greater heart benefits than the same total number of steps…
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Continuous Walking Patterns Boost Cardiovascular Health: Longer Sessions Beat Short Bouts
New Insights on Walking Patterns and Heart Health A large international study, led by researchers from the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain, highlights a simple shift that could meaningfully improve cardiovascular outcomes for physically inactive adults. The research shows that longer, continuous walking sessions offer greater heart and artery benefits than…
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One Long Walk Beats Short Strolls for a Healthy Heart, Study Says
Longer Walks, Better Heart Health A large new study indicates that taking longer, uninterrupted walks may be more beneficial for heart health than completing many short strolls throughout the day. Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the research analyzed how walking patterns relate to the risk of heart disease and mortality in adults with…
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A Longer Walk Daily May Beat Short Bursts for a Healthier Heart, Study Finds
Longer Walks, Bigger Heart Health Benefits A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine highlights an important insight for people who want to improve their heart health but aren’t big exercisers: longer walks can offer more protective benefits for the heart than multiple short strolls scattered throughout the day. Researchers analyzed data from…
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Longer Walking Bouts Benefit Heart Health, Study Finds
Longer Walking Bouts Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk and Longevity Walking is a simple, scalable form of exercise, but new research suggests the way you accumulate those steps matters just as much as the total number. A large international study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that adults who tended to accumulate…