India, Jan. 31 -- When it comes to ageing well, the importance of regular movement cannot be understated. Walking happens to be a particularly effective way for the body to experience movement, as it requires minimal effort and has tremendous health benefits.

Meeting a target step count every day is a common concept among fitness enthusiasts of all ages. However, taking to Instagram on January 31, Dr Kunal Sood, a Maryland-based physician in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine, shared that the benefits might be linked not just to the number of steps walked, but also the pace.

While most people think healthy ageing is just about hitting a daily step count, new research suggests that it is not that simple, shared Dr Sood.

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