If you’re after a relatively simple health hack that could help you live longer, don’t overlook the benefits of a quick power walk.

A new study of almost 80,000 individuals – predominantly Black people from low-income households in the US – found regular walking, especially at a faster pace, was linked to a reduced risk of early death.

Regular walking is widely recognised for its significant benefits to overall health and wellbeing.

In fact, a recent paper found achieving 7,000 steps a day provided a 25% reduced risk in heart disease, 38% reduced risk of dementia, and 22% reduced risk of depression, compared to 2,000 steps a day.

How long should we be walking for?

For the new study, participants reported the average amount of time per day they typically spent walking slowly (such as walking at work, walking the dog, or engaging in light exercise) and walking fast (such as climbing stairs, brisk walking, or........

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