Even five minutes of walking a day can reduce the risk of an early death, according to a new study.
The study, from the American Cancer Society, found that those who engaged in even minimal physical activity were less likely to die early than those who reported no moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Public health guidelines suggest that adults spend at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week, but only about half of Americans meet this baseline.
The study found that walking in particular, even if done less than the recommended amount, was linked to lower risks of dying from cancer and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
