A 15-minute walk could boost your lifespan

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A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that just 15 minutes of walking a day can make a meaningful difference in your health. The findings show that keeping a brisk pace during those walks is the key to unlocking the benefits, from lowering your risk of heart disease and diabetes to improving circulation and brain health. Over time, this simple habit can slash your risk of early death, proving that even small, consistent steps toward movement can have a powerful impact on longevity and overall well-being.

Source

Liu L, Jia G, Shrubsole MJ, Wen W, Andersen SW, Sudenga SL, Zheng W. Daily Walking and Mortality in Racially and Socioeconomically Diverse U.S. Adults. Am J Prev Med. 2025 Jul 29;69(4):107738. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2025.107738. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40744164.

Additional Reading

https://bestlifeonline.com/walking-for-15-minutes/

https://www.eatingwell.com/15-minute-exercise-mortality-risk-study-11783479

https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/11/health/walking-fast-benefits-study-wellness