The way you walk: 10–15 minute bouts of walking better for your cardiovascular health than shorter strolls
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People who walk at least 10-15 minutes in a single stretch reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease by two thirds compared to those who walk less than five minutes in one go
When walking the same number of steps, longer accumulations of steps in one go have a greater health benefit than short bouts spread out across the day
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