People who walk faster live longer

Why New Yorkers Last Longer. Interestingly, urban theorists believe it is not just the tightly packed nature of the city but also its social and economic density that has life-giving properties. When you�re jammed, sardinelike, up against your neighbors, it�s not hard to find a community of people who support you�friends or ethnic peers�and this strongly correlates with better health and a longer life.