'Brisk walking linked to lower risk of heart rhythm problems, study finds'
"The peer-reviewed research […] data from 420,925 participants […] Of these, 81,956 gave more detailed data"
"a slow pace was defined as less than 3mph; steady/average pace as 3–4mph; and a brisk pace as more than 4mph."
"an average or brisk walking pace was associated with, respectively, a 35% and 43% lower risk of all heart rhythm abnormalities compared with a slow walking pace."
"These higher walking speeds were also associated with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias."
"Heart rhythm problems can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and cardiac arrest if left untreated."
"the study was observational, meaning that no firm conclusions could be drawn on whether walking at a brisk pace was a direct cause of a lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities."
"participants were self reported […] average age was 55, 55% were women and 97% were white"
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/15/brisk-walking-linked-to-lower-risk-of-heart-rhythm-problems-study-finds
3mph = 4.8 km/h
4mph = 6.4km/h
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