A new study shows getting more steps could help you live longer.It looked at more than 36,000 Americans aged 40 or over. Dr. Abinash Achrekar, KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert, explains how even small amounts of walking can create a longer lifespan.”It found that the least active 25% could add an average of 11 years to their lives if they moved as much as the most active 25%,” Achrekar said. “Even small increases in activity make a big difference—just one extra hour of walking can add almost six hours to your life.”Follow us on social: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeThat extension of time there is also seen more beneficial for those who are not very active at all prior to walking as a routine.”Walking is simple and something most people can do,” Achrekar said. “It helps your heart, lungs, and muscles, and lowers your risk of many diseases. The people in the study who walked the least had the most to gain. If you’re not very active now, even small changes can have a big impact on your health and lifespan.”It’s important to understand, walking can be like an exercise and it’s vital to know where you are at. Achrekar said a slow build-up process can be necessary and is OK.”Start small, you don’t need to walk for hours every day,” Achrekar said. “Try a 10-minute walk during your lunch break or after dinner. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. It all adds up, and as you get more comfortable, you can increase your activity bit by bit.”Stay updated on the latest health news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
A new study shows getting more steps could help you live longer.
It looked at more than 36,000 Americans aged 40 or over. Dr. Abinash Achrekar, KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert, explains how even small amounts of walking can create a longer lifespan.
“It found that the least active 25% could add an average of 11 years to their lives if they moved as much as the most active 25%,” Achrekar said. “Even small increases in activity make a big difference—just one extra hour of walking can add almost six hours to your life.”
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That extension of time there is also seen more beneficial for those who are not very active at all prior to walking as a routine.
“Walking is simple and something most people can do,” Achrekar said. “It helps your heart, lungs, and muscles, and lowers your risk of many diseases. The people in the study who walked the least had the most to gain. If you’re not very active now, even small changes can have a big impact on your health and lifespan.”
It’s important to understand, walking can be like an exercise and it’s vital to know where you are at. Achrekar said a slow build-up process can be necessary and is OK.
“Start small, you don’t need to walk for hours every day,” Achrekar said. “Try a 10-minute walk during your lunch break or after dinner. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. It all adds up, and as you get more comfortable, you can increase your activity bit by bit.”
Stay updated on the latest health news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
