Taking regular walks lowers the risk of many health problems including anxiety, depression, diabetes and some cancers.
Even doing a small amount of activity like taking slow steps throughout the day somewhat improves VO2 max compared with staying completely sedentary, according to a 2021 study of 2,000 middle-aged men and women.
Studies suggest that moderate activity strengthens your heart and creates new mitochondria, which produce fuel for your muscles, said Dr. Olenick.
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