Scientifically Proven: Daily Walking Extends Your Life

A new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) conference suggests that regular physical activity can delay the aging process and even cut the risk of dying from a heart attack by half among people aged 50 to 60.

Professor Sanjay Sharma, a cardiologist at St. George's University Hospital in London, explained that brisk walking or slow jogging, for 25 minutes every day, slows down the aging of cells. "Moderate exercise can reduce the risk of dying from a heart attack in your 50s and 60s by about 50 percent. It is truly significant. Not only does exercise buy you an extra three to seven years of life, but it is also effective against depression, improves cognitive function, and there is recently evidence that it may delay the onset of dementia," Sharma said, adding that it is never too late to start engaging in physical activity.

The research conducted by a team of researchers at Saarland University in Germany indicates that aerobic activity and strength training have a positive impact on the physical effects of aging.

During the study, telomerase activity was measured over a period of six months, and the results showed that regular physical exercise causes the body to function and slow down aging. Through aerobic and physical activity, the activity of telomerase increased - an enzyme responsible for the rejuvenation of the telomere, which protects the cell's chromosomes and shortens with each cell division.