Study: 15-Minute Walk Cuts Heart Disease Risk by Two-Thirds

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The Spin

Narrative A

This study has serious flaws that make its conclusions unreliable. The observational design can't prove causation, and the negative control test actually identified unexpected associations with accidents, suggesting that important factors were missed. It's premature to change health recommendations based on such limited evidence.

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Narrative B

Evidence strongly suggests that longer walking sessions dramatically slash heart disease risk for inactive adults. Those who walk continuously for 10–15 minutes face just a 4% risk of cardiovascular events, versus 13% for short walkers. This new research clearly reveals that a single long walk can have a greater impact on overall heart health than short bursts.

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