A study in the journal Heart shows brisk walking can cut the risk of atrial fibrillation by up to 43%. We spoke to a cardiologist to understand how fast you need to walk and why pace matters.

While it's known that regular walking is healthy, the new study from Vanderbilt University suggests maintaining a peppy pace is key. Photo by Adobe stock/HealthDay July 29 (UPI) --Want to cut your ...

Think your daily stroll is just good for your heart and waistline? Your brain might be the biggest winner of your walking habit—especially if you pick up the pace. That modest increase in speed could ...

Picking up the pace of your walk for as little as 15 minutes per day could help cut your risk of an early death by 20 per cent, according to a new study. Researchers said their findings showed people ...

Inverse association was stronger for mortality due to cardiovascular diseases than cancer. (HealthDay News) — Fast walking is associated with reduced mortality, according to a study published online ...

A lot has been said about physical activities as a health metric. The World Health Organisation (WHO) even gives standard recommendations on the amount of physical activity to aim for every week. The ...

Share on Pinterest A new study has linked short bouts of daily brisk walking to a significantly lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Andreswd/Getty Images A new study finds that short ...