This Way Of Walking Helps Reduce Risks Of Heart Disease And Stroke

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JAKARTA - Walking is a simple physical activity, but it can provide many good benefits for the body. A study reveals that certain walking ways can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Quoted from the Times of India, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, the study was conducted by experts at Sidney University (Australia) and Europea University (Spain).

In the study, researchers studied 33,560 adults aged 40-79 years. They run less than 8 thousand steps per day, with eight years of research time.

In the study it was revealed that walking 10 to 15 minutes in one stretch or continuous walk, without a short walk can have a good impact on the heart.

Those who regularly walk 10-15 minutes per day only have a 4 percent risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks or strokes.

By walking, the researchers claim to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to two-thirds, compared to those walking less than five minutes.

In addition, the number of more steps also has greater health benefits, than walking which is time-breaking.

"For the most inactive people, switching from short walking to continued walking for longer may provide some health benefits," said one of the lead authors of the study, dr. Matthew Ahmadi at Sidney University.

The walk in question does not have to be fast, it can be adjusted to the abilities of each individual. As long as the speed is comfortable, stable, it is able to provide significant benefits to the body.