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Why Brisk Walking Beats Running for Heart Health: Key Study Insights

A brisk walk delivers greater heart health benefits than running. Surprising? A rigorous six-year study of over 33,000 runners and 15,000 walkers aged 18-30 confirms running cuts heart disease risk by 4.5%, while walking reduces it by 9.3%.

Even leisurely strolling can outperform an hour of intense exercise for overall health. Read more>>