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A Short Walk Wakes Your Gut

By Vigorous Lifestyle · Daily Health & Fitness News

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ScienceDaily published encouraging findings from Fujita Health University: in 21 healthy young adults, a comfortable 20-minute treadmill walk briefly increased bowel sounds, suggesting more intestinal movement. The effect faded within minutes, but offers a possible explanation for walking’s digestive benefits—a gentle reminder that movement doesn’t have to be intense.

Source: ScienceDaily · Published 4 October 2026

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