From putting us in a state of 'flow' to reducing stress by changing our experience of time, research is showing walking has deeply positive mental health impacts.
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From putting us in a state of 'flow' to reducing stress by changing our experience of time, research is showing walking has deeply positive mental health impacts.
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Among middle-aged men and women who took about 7,000 steps a day, covering even a little extra ground was tied to better sleep.
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If every employee walked or jogged for an extra 15 minutes each day, the world could see an economic boost of $100 billion.
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Brain-training apps can’t match the several ways that exercise benefits the mind, research shows.
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We just need shops, cafes and other services within easy reach to get us walking extra minutes in our busy days.
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Of course, the goal many of us live and die by started with a marketing campaign.
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Walk more and sit less: even light exercise is linked to a lower risk of death
In the 1950s the London busman’s study found that bus drivers developed a higher rate of coronary heart disease than their bus conductor counterparts.Since then, observational studies have repeatedly suggested that sedentary behaviour is bad and physical activity is good for health and longevity. Guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity each week.
Guideline evidence is mostly based on self report of the amount, intensity, and frequency of activity. Self report is, however, open to recall and reporting bias, potentially resulting in underestimation of low intensity activity and overestimation of overall activity. Self reports are also imprecise. Exactly how much activity (and at what intensity) is needed to protect health remains unclear. In addition, sedentary behaviour is emerging as a potentially independent risk factor for adverse health outcomes despite inconsistency in ascertainment of sedentary time.
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A new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) shows that physical activity of any intensity makes a positive difference when it comes to life expectancy.
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Sometimes an ancient tip is just the trick for managing a postmodern existence.
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Glorified for its creative benefits, the pastime has become yet another goal-driven pursuit.
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Neuroscientist Shane O’Mara believes that plenty of regular walking unlocks the cognitive powers of the brain like nothing else. He explains why you should exchange your gym kit for a pair of comfy shoes and get strolling
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Most of us have heard that we should be hitting 10,000 steps a day to keep healthy and fit. But the research behind this target might surprise you.
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For older women, walking as few as 4,500 steps a day reduced mortality compared with those who took only 2,700 steps a day.
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New scientific evidence says converting some of the time employees are at work into a walking meeting is beneficial to not only cardiovascular health but to productivity as well.
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Many of us are programmed to aim for 10,000 steps a day. This target is not right for everyone – but we can all benefit from setting step goals to increase our activity.