, June 4 -- A simple daily walk may be one of the most powerful habits for long-term health, according to a US-based heart specialist.

Jeremy London, a cardiovascular surgeon based in Savannah, Georgia, says walking regularly can strengthen the heart, improve blood circulation, reduce stress and lower the risk of chronic diseases.

In a video shared on Instagram, London explains that even moderate walking can make a meaningful difference to overall health. "It's super simple, but it's really powerful," he says. "It decreases cardiovascular risk, controls blood pressure, controls blood glucose, and helps control weight."

He notes that the benefits of walking increase with frequency and duration, but even small amounts of daily movement a...