Walking faster may reduce your risk of abnormal heart rhythms, study finds
- A brisk walking pace may lower the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities like atrial fibrillation and rapid heartbeat, according to research published in the journal Heart.
- After accounting for factors like demographics and lifestyle, an average or brisk walking pace was associated with 35% and 43% lower risks, respectively, of heart rhythm issues compared to a slow pace.
- The observed link between faster walking and reduced arrhythmia risk was strongest in women, younger adults, non-obese individuals, those with high blood pressure, and those with multiple long-term conditions.
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Walking at This Speed Lowers Risk of Irregular Heartbeat by 43 Percent
New research involving over 420,000 people reveals that walking at a faster pace might dramatically lower your chances of developing cardiac arrhythmias—heart rhythm disorders that affect millions worldwide. The post Walking at This Speed Lowers Risk of Irregular Heartbeat by 43 Percent appeared first on Study Finds.
Brisk walking linked to lower risk of heart rhythm disorders
A brisk walking pace, and the amount of time spent at this speed, may lower the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, such as atrial fibrillation, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), and bradycardia (very slow heartbeat), finds research published online in the journal Heart.

Brisk Walking Lowers Risk Of Heart Rhythm Disorders
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