Regular Walking

No music, no podcasts, no audiobooks: Why your brain needs silent walks

If you fill every quiet moment with sound, experts say your brain may be overstimulated; skipping earphones on your daily walk could improve focus, mood, and memory

Physical activity aligned with climate action offers great benefits: Study

Well-designed physical activity initiatives that support walking, cycling and public transport can simultaneously contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation and promote health and equity, according to a study. Researchers, including those from the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, have developed a 'physical activity and climate change' model, a conceptual framework offering a practical basis for integrated, equitable and sustainable solutions. "Aligning physical activity and climate change agendas is more powerful than addressing them separately, offering greater combined benefits for population and environmental health," authors wrote in the paper describing the model published in the journal Nature Health. The paper is among a series of three indicating that current efforts directed at promoting engagement in physical activity are insufficient, and a coordinated action is required to ensure that physical activity contributes towards public health and society .

Lancet study finds that 5 minutes of daily walking may lower death risk

New research shows that even minimal increases in daily walking may lower mortality risk, highlighting how small lifestyle changes can bring big health benefits

Can walking be your entire workout? Here's what fitness experts say

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that people aim for about 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise, like brisk walking, or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise

Walk your way to fitness: Does timing really make a difference?

Experts explain the unique benefits of walking at different times of day, and why consistency matters most

Is walking 10,000 steps enough for your fitness goal? Here's what to know

Think you need 10,000 steps for good health? Doctor says smart walking, realistic goals, and consistency matter more

Can the '2 per 20' rule really help stabilise blood sugar without exercise?

Research shows that light walking for 2 minutes after every 20 minutes of sitting may significantly lower post-meal blood sugar levels

Fitness tracker: How many steps should you take in a day and at what pace?

Fitness trackers have bolstered the case for even light exercise. The persistent mystery, though, is which movements matter the most

Regular walking may protect against heart failure: Study

About 6.5 million adults have heart failure, a condition in which the heart becomes too weak to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs