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The faster you walk, the better for long term health – especially as you age

  • Written by Emmanuel Stamatakis, Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health, University of Sydney
OK, you don't need the poles. But you should pick up the pace. from www.shutterstock.com

Some of us like to stroll along and smell the roses, while others march to their destination as quickly as their feet will carry them. A new study out today has found those who report faster walking have lower risk of premature death.

We studied just over 50,000...

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