Tag: walking
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One long walk beats short strolls for a healthy heart, study says
Longer Walks May Benefit Heart Health More Than Short Strolls A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that taking longer, uninterrupted walks can be better for heart health than accumulating many short strolls, especially for people who are not regularly active. The researchers tracked tens of thousands of adults and found…
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Longer Walks, Bigger Health Wins: New Study Promotes 15-Minute Walking Bouts
Longer Walking Bouts Linked to Greater Health Benefits If you’re aiming to improve heart health through walking, the newest research suggests that the length of each walk matters as much as the total steps you take. A large international study tracking tens of thousands of adults found that accumulating most daily steps in bouts of…
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Longer Walks, Longer Health: Study Finds Benefits Grow with Extended Walking Bouts
Longer Walking Bouts May Boost Heart Health More Than Short, Frequent Steps A large international study suggests that the key to improving heart health and longevity may lie in how long you walk, not just how many steps you take. Researchers analyzed daily activity patterns of 33,560 adults and found that those who accumulated most…
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Individualized Walking Cadence Thresholds for Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensity in Taiwanese Obese Young Adults
Introduction Obesity remains a pressing global health challenge linked to non-communicable diseases and adverse outcomes in infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19. In Taiwan, obesity among young adults requires targeted strategies to promote physical activity (PA) effectively. Recent work suggests that cadence—the pace of steps per minute—can predict PA intensity (measured in METs) and that personalized…
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Personalized Cadence Targets: Moderate to Vigorous Walking Thresholds for Obese Taiwanese Young Adults
Introduction: The need for personalized activity targets Obesity remains a pressing global health challenge, with obesity-linked diseases on the rise even in the post-pandemic era. For overweight and obese adults, especially young adults in Taiwan, simply prescribing generic activity minutes may fall short of enabling sustained, meaningful weight management. Recent research suggests that cadence—how fast…
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Individualized walking cadence thresholds for moderate-to-vigorous intensity in Taiwanese obese young adults
Introduction Obesity remains a pressing global health challenge, with rising rates of overweight and obesity contributing to increased risk for non-communicable diseases. In Taiwan, obesity among young adults calls for targeted strategies to promote physical activity. Recent research suggests that cadence—the rate of steps per minute—can reliably predict walking intensity (measured in METs). However, cadence…
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Walk Daily to Cut Your Health Risks in Half, Says a Cardiologist
Movement Is Medicine: The Case for Daily walking Could a simple daily habit be the key to a longer, healthier life? According to Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a US-based cardiologist with more than two decades of experience, yes. The most powerful anti-ageing tool isn’t a pill or a device; it’s the way you move. Daily movement—whether…
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Walk This Much Every Day and Halve Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Memory Loss: A Cardiologist Explains How
Movement as Medicine: Unlocking Longevity with Everyday Steps What if the path to a longer, healthier life isn’t found in a pill bottle but in a simple daily habit? Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a US-based cardiologist with more than two decades of experience, argues that movement is nature’s most powerful anti-ageing tool. By engaging the muscles,…
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Walk This Much Every Day to Halve Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Memory Loss: A Cardiologist Explains How
The Power of Daily Movement Move your body today to protect your future. Daily movement is not a trendy fitness hack but nature’s most powerful anti-ageing tool, according to US-based cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj. He explains that engaging the muscles, heart, and lungs through simple activities—especially walking—can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases by…
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Japanese Interval Walk: The 30-Minute Health Boost Replacing 10,000 Steps
Rethinking the 10,000-step rule The familiar goal of hitting 10,000 steps a day remains popular, but recent trends suggest a smarter, equally effective approach to walking for health. A new viral method—often called the Japanese interval walk—focuses on structured intervals over a shorter period. Rather than chasing a high step count, this routine emphasizes quality…