Short walks beat sitting: new hope for south asian heart health
NCT ID NCT03898206
First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking short, regular walks during long periods of sitting can lower blood sugar and cholesterol after meals—key risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Researchers compared normal-weight and overweight/obese South Asian adults who sit at least 7 hours daily. The goal is to find a simple way to reduce disease risk without medication.
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University of Bedfordshire
Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9EA, United Kingdom
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