A Harvard professor says the slower you walk the faster you age—but following these exercise guidelines could add years to your life

Are you always rushing or forever dawdling?

Beyond indicating how late you are for an appointment, numerous studies suggest that the speed at which you walk directly correlates with the pace of physical and cognitive decline.

One 2005 study linked a decline in gait velocity for over 75-year-olds with an increased risk of hospitalization. A 2009 British Medical Journal study on men and women over 65 also found that slower walkers had an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality. You may like

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