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Fit & Well
Fit & Well
Health
Sam Rider

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

Man walking in city next to body of water looking at a blue sports watch.

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.

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