A brisk 11-minute walk each day could prevent one in 10 premature deaths worldwide, according to the largest ever study of its kind.
Experts from the University of Cambridge have found that brisk walking, dancing, cycling, playing tennis or walking can significantly reduce the risk of early death, cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer, including those of the head and neck. and myeloid leukemia.
Globally, one in 10 premature deaths could be avoided if everyone met just half the recommended weekly target of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, suggests the largest analysis of data ever compiled.
Moderate-intensity physical activity is defined as activity that raises the heart rate and makes people breathe faster, but not so fast that they can't talk.
Dr. Leandro Garcia emphasized that moderate activity should not only include things that people usually think of as exercise, such as sports or running. "For example, try to walk or bike to work or school instead of driving, or engage in active play with your children or grandchildren," he said.
Sources: British Journal of Sports Medicine, Guardian
