Walking protects the heart, even more than we have a increased risk of diabetes. People with glucose intolerance, a warning sign of type 2 diabetes, can reduce their cardiovascular risk by 8% by walking more.
Dr Thomas Yates of the University of Leicester recommends taking 2,000 extra steps each day, or about 20 minutes of walking at a moderate pace, to keep the risk of developing cardiovascular disease away.
In France, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women and in those over 65 in France. They cause 400 deaths per day in France.
While we cannot control all the factors associated with this pathology, certain actions can help prevent the risks.
Dr. Yates is the first to sign a study that quantifies the physical activity to be performed to reduce cardiovascular risks. In the medical journal The Lancet he confirms: “Several studies have suggested that physical activity is beneficial for health in people with glucose intolerance. But this is the first study to measure the extent of exertion. to achieve”.
The researcher compiled data collected from 9,306 adults from 40 countries who had to modify their lifestyle in order to increase physical activity and lose weight. The results showed that people who took 2,000 more steps each day lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease by 8%. And for 4,000 more steps each day, the risk decreased even more (by 16%).
