Dr. Pell explained this is significant because while women are generally less likely to develop atrial fibrillation than men, they tend to face greater risks of heart attack and stroke if they do.

She did note some limitations in the research, specifically that people with undiagnosed health issues might naturally walk more slowly. However, researchers took steps to minimize this risk by including only participants who were free from cardiovascular conditions at the start of the study.

Still, Dr. Pell believes further research is needed to confirm the findings. “We now need an intervention study—where people who walk slowly are encouraged to increase their pace—to see if these improvements hold true,” she said.

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