Forget 10,000 steps - here's how much you should actually walk per day, according to science

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It's an old marketing myth that the optimal number is 10,000 steps a day.

Walking can help reduce your risk of illness and improve mental and physical health.For health, researchers found 7,000 to 8,000 daily steps was beneficial.Despite the recommendations of pedometers everywhere, there's nothing scientific to the goal of walking 10,000 steps a day, for health or for weight loss.While walking is great for your health, research suggests 7,000 to 8,000 steps might be a better goal.

It's a convenient number for people to remember, walking that much is linked to health benefits, and walking is an accessible activity for many. But it's not necessary hit 10,000 steps a day, research shows, and the health perks of walking may be on a spectrum.on older women found that those who walked 4,400 steps a day had lower mortality rates over four years of follow-up than those who walked the least .But the reduction in risk appeared to max out at about 7,500 steps a day, and researchers found no additional benefits to walking 10,000 or more daily steps.

 

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