The Claim
Walking speed does not have a significant independent effect on mortality risk when controlling for total daily step count, suggesting that total step volume is a more important predictor of mortality outcomes than walking intensity.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
How fast you walk doesn't really matter for living longer - what matters is how many total steps you take each day.
See the scientific wording
Walking speed has no significant independent effect on mortality risk once total step count is accounted for, indicating that step volume is more important than walking intensity.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Association of Step Volume and Intensity With All-Cause Mortality in Older Women.
The study found that how many steps you take each day matters more for living longer than how fast you walk. Once you account for total steps, walking faster didn’t add extra benefit.
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