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Walk faster, live longer: How just 15 minutes a day can boost lifespan

Fast walking, even just 15 minutes a day, can dramatically reduce the risk of death, especially from heart disease, according to a large study involving nearly 80,000 low-income and predominantly Black Americans in the South. The findings not only affirm the well-known health benefits of walking but also highlight how pace matters and how fast walking offers a powerful, accessible tool for improving health across underserved communities.

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