Walking further and faster decreases the risk of heart attacks by nearly 20%, even for those who do not meet the 10,000 daily step goal. A study of over 36,000 individuals with high blood pressure indicates that each additional 1,000 steps correlates with a 17% lower likelihood of serious cardiovascular issues. This positive effect continues up to about 10,000 steps per day, beyond which there is also a reduced risk of stroke. More than 14 million adults in the UK are affected by high blood pressure, highlighting the relevance of these findings.
Walking further and faster could reduce the risk of heart attacks by almost a fifth even if you don't reach the recommended target of 10,000 steps a day, a study has found.
Analysis of more than 36,000 people with high blood pressure revealed walking more reduces the risk of major problems in the heart and blood vessels.
Every extra 1,000 steps was linked to a 17 per cent reduction in the risk of cardiovascular problems, up to a step count of 10,000.
Walking more than 10,000 steps was associated with a lower risk of stroke, underscoring the importance of physical activity in heart health.
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