Walking an estimated 21 minutes a day can reduce your risk of heart disease by 30%, according to a Harvard Health special report published in 2017 that has been used often to underscore the importance of going for a walk. Advertisement“Anyone can benefit from walking,” Singh said. If you can’t fit in the recommended 21 minutes of walking a day, start small. “Even a quick one-minute jaunt pays off,” according to the report by Harvard Health. Task yourself with a minute-long walk down your driveway this afternoon, or take that 10-minute work check-in call as you walk around your block.

Source: Huffington Post December 28, 2025 20:54 UTC