Why a 10-Minute "Very Slow Jog" Boosts Mood and Brain Power

Psychology Today | 12.09.2026 20:25
Accumulating evidence suggests that hitting 10,000 steps a day isn't the only way to unlock the health benefits of daily movement. Three recent 2026 studies show that slightly increasing your gait speed or walking continuously for 13 to 36 minutes significantly lowers both mortality and dementia risk.