A recent research, published in the British Medical Journal, has revealed that people who walk slowly are thrice more likely to develop, and die from, cardiovascular diseases compared to those who are brisk walkers. The study was carried out by the University Pierre and Marie Curie in France.

The speed at which a person walks has already been linked to problems such as falls, disability and more risk of admission to hospitals, but this is the first time that a research has claimed that slow walking is "strongly associated with an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke".

For the sake of the study, as many as 3,208 men and women from the age group of 65-85 were considered, and followed for an average of 5 years. None of the studied subjects had any conditions that would cause problems while walking. Walking speeds were monitored and experts concluded that those who walk briskly or at a good pace tend to keep cardiovascular conditions more at bay. Over the course of the research, 209 people died from cancer (99) and heart problems (59). Remaining 51 died due to other conditions/reasons.

"This increased risk of cardiovascular death was seen in both sexes, younger as well as in older participants, those with or without a high risk vascular profile, and those with low or usual physical activity", the study said.

Via TopNews United Kingdom, Contributed by Barinder Khatra