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Walking 15 min lowers cardiovascular risk by up to 2/3 compared to short walks

24 points by Gaishan

by gnabgib

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15 minutes is a short walk, bit this isn't the title (or the finding).
Title: This easy daily habit cuts heart risk by two thirds
Paper title: Step Accumulation Patterns and Risk for Cardiovascular Events and Mortality Among Suboptimally Active Adults
Finding:
> Suboptimally active adults who accumulated most of their daily steps in longer bouts had lower mortality and CVD risk than those who accumulated most daily steps in shorter bouts.

by Qem

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I wonder up to what point does it break even. How much time can one spend walking before the expected marginal lifespan gains are less than the additional time spent walking.

by avlbk

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I dream of when I can stroll while doing work in vr/ar