Faster walking speed linked to lower health risks in obese individuals, study suggests.

A recent study in Scientific Reports indicates that walking speed can predict metabolic health risks in obese individuals. Researchers from Doshisha University in Japan found that faster walkers had significantly lower risks of diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Assessing subjective walking speed could become a simple, equipment-free tool for identifying high-risk individuals and preventing metabolic diseases.

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