A joint research team from the University of Sydney, Harvard University, and Brigham Hospital in the U.S. has found that continuous walking for at least 10 minutes daily plays a major role in protecting the heart and improving cardiovascular health.

The study analyzed data from over 33,000 adults in the U.K. who regularly walk around 8,000 steps per day, examining how walking duration impacts heart health.

Findings showed that those who walked for less than 5 minutes at a time had a 13% higher risk of heart disease, compared to only 3.4% among individuals who walked for 15 minutes or longer in a single stretch.

Researchers noted that the benefits of continuous walking were most evident among people with sedentary lifestyles or those taking fewer than 5,000 steps a day, indicating that even a short, steady walk can bring substantial health benefits.

Experts emphasized that just 10 minutes of brisk, uninterrupted walking daily can help boost circulation, strengthen the heart, and improve overall mood, offering a simple yet powerful step toward better health.