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Kat Storr

Forget 10,000 steps - this 15-minute walk may be all you need to boost heart health, a new study reveals

Stylish woman on 15-minute walk wearing shirt and trousers with bag, looking at watch in the city.

The benefits of a good walk for heart health have been highlighted so often over the years, you'd think we'd be clocking up our 10,000 steps every day as a nation with ease. But whether it's a time or motivation issue, most of us only manage about half that - and even that's a push.

The good news is that more research is coming out to debunk the 'rule' of 10,000 steps a day. Most recently, researchers found that the number of steps you should take depends on your age.

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