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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

Brisk 22-minute walk could offset harmful effects of sitting, study suggests

Woman tying shoelaces on a pair of trainers
Being active can help lower blood pressure and improve mental health. Photograph: JGI/Tom Grill/Getty/Tetra

Going for a brisk walk for just 22 minutes once a day may be enough to offset the negative health effects of sitting too much, research suggests.

Sedentary lifestyles are among the leading causes of ill health worldwide. Millions of people who sit for long periods, watching TV or working at a computer, for example, are more likely to die earlier.

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