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Grace Walsh

Walking every day could add 10 years to your life if you follow this one rule, new study reveals

Woman wearing exercise clothes and backpack, walking towards concrete staircase with rail outdoors, representing how far should you walk every day.

We know that walking is good for us - but how far should you walk every day to see the health benefits? A new study has suggested a link between how much walking we do and life expectancy, with the least physically active people predicted to benefit the most from a daily stroll.

Health experts have warned that not doing enough exercise can contribute to serious illnesses for years, but researchers at Griffith University have found that pulling on your walking shoes and getting out the door may have even more of a positive health impact than we first thought.

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