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Regular walking can significantly improve cardiovascular health by reducing blood vessel resistance and lowering blood pressure, experts say. Studies show benefits begin at just 2,700 steps a day, with optimal gains reached well below the often-cited 10,000-step target.

A new study published in The Lancet Public Health finds that walking just 7,000 steps per day offers substantial health benefits—including lower risks of mortality, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia—challenging the long-standing 10,000-step daily goal as unrealistic for many.

While it is a fact that any amount of walking is far better than not walking, for a typical healthy individual with no knee pains and any other co-morbid health conditions, a one-hour of walking per day will do wonders

Walking helps, in any form, any time. Choose when you want to walk, but walk

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that more than 300 million people worldwide have depression.

Patients who took over 7,500 steps per day pre-surgery had lower postoperative complication odds within 30 days compared to those with fewer than 7,500 steps.

Neighbourhood walkability refers to a set of urban design elements that encourage pedestrian activity, boost total physical activity, and are related to a lower BMI. Long-term investigations evaluating neighbourhood walkability and the incidence of obesity-related cancer were, however, scarce until now.

A study by Tulane University in Louisiana, published in Atherosclerosis, reveals that climbing over five flights of stairs each day may lead to a 20% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) along with coronary artery disease and stroke are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

Premature births, low birth weight, gestational diabetes, and hypertension are less common among pregnant moms who live in walkable areas.

The risk of dying from any cause or from cardiovascular disease decreases significantly with every 500 to 1,000 extra steps you walk.

Older people admitted to hospital, even those who can walk unaided by themselves, spend most of their stay in bed. But this level of inactivity can cause - post hospital syndrome.

Engaging in activities such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

The study builds upon Smith's previous research, which showed how walking may decrease cerebral blood flow and improve brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Walking 8,000 steps one or two days in a week is known to lower mortality risk, as per a study published in a journal.

The need for physical activity has been recognised with renewed importance and stressed upon globally.

Hyderabad: What is the ‘secret sauce’ that drives an 87-year-old cardiologist to lead an active life, treat his patients on a daily basis, and be considered as an experienced physician with best diagnostic skills in town? Senior practising cardiologist in Hyderabad, Dr RM Saboo is a true believer in the power of daily walking and […]

By Shahnaz Husain Hyderabad: Cracked heels or heel fissures are a common problem, caused mainly due to dehydration, extremely hot conditions plus pressure from walking. If you’ve been outside barefoot, wear open-back shoes or Hawaii chappals, flip-flops, high heels, then you’re likely to develop the problem. The higher your heels, the more pressure you’re putting […]

Washington: A team of scientists has shown that the healthy brain is able to multitask while walking without sacrificing how either activity is accomplished. The study has been published in the ‘NeuroImage Journal’. “This research shows us that the brain is flexible and can take on additional burdens,” said David Richardson, an MD/PhD student in […]

A key figure from our study is that for every 1,000 steps per day, our results showed a 6 per cent lower diabetes risk in this population.