A 2022 study published in the journal Sports Medicine suggests that taking a short walk of just two to five minutes after eating can help lower blood sugar levels. This practice, common in the Mediterranean lifestyle, is known to contribute to the overall health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet. The study compared the impact of sitting, standing, and walking on insulin and blood sugar levels by analyzing seven different studies. It found that intermittent light-intensity walking after meals was the most effective in reducing glucose levels, with an average reduction of 17.01% compared to prolonged sitting. Standing also had a positive impact but was not as effective as walking. Keeping blood sugar levels stable is important for overall health, as large spikes and fast falls can increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Movement helps clear sugars from the bloodstream, making post-meal walking a simple and effective way to promote better health. Additionally, meeting the recommended physical activity standards, which include 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, can significantly reduce the risk of all-cause mortality. Just 21.43 minutes of daily physical activity can lower the risk of death from any cause by one-third, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.