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In an era where technology often confines us to sedentary habits, walking remains a readily available and simple form of exercise. A new study suggests that the more we walk, the more we stand to gain in terms of health benefits.
The relationship between the number of steps taken and the reduction in mortality risk has been a topic of many discussions. The current study, which is the world’s most extensive research on the subject, reveals encouraging new insights.
The analysis combined the results of 17 different studies across the globe, including data from 226,889 individuals. The results were published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
What the researchers discovered
The findings challenge the prevalent belief surrounding the optimal daily step count. It appears the magic number is not 10,000 or even 5,000 steps.
Instead, the researchers found that walking merely 3,967 steps a day cuts down the risk of dying from any cause. Furthermore, just 2,337 steps daily were found to lessen the risk from cardiovascular diseases. However, it’s not just about meeting the bare minimum.
“Our study confirms that the more you walk, the better,” explained Professor Maciej Banach of the Medical University of Lodz, who led the study.
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