How Much You Need To Walk Every Day To Cut Your Risk Of Heart Disease

Data suggests there's a certain number of minutes you should aim for to improve your cardiovascular health. Here's how you can sneak them in.

Walking is a powerful tool for both our physical and mental health ― perhaps even more powerful than we think.

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. The report also suggests that walking has been “shown to reduce the risk of diabetes and cancer, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and keep you mentally sharp.”